Addiction Quiz Flashcards
A condition in which a person can no longer control his or er drug use is called:
Addiction
The body’s reaction to not having a drug that is usually present in the body is
Withdrawal
Higher dose of something needed to produce desired effect is called
Tolerance
This occurs when an addict falls back into their addiction and destructive behaviour
Relapse
The action of which neurotransmitter is thought to be particularly critical during the addiction process
Dopamine
Cravings and intrusive thoughts about a drug refer to
Addiction
Addiction impacts the reward circuit, which originates in what region of the brain?
Midbrain
_____ plays a key role in Reward Pathways and is implicated in addictive disorders
Dopamine
What drug classification has drugs that could be associated with heroin use?
Opiates
Stimulate drugs:
are sympathomimietic
What is a sign of addiction?
Focusing time and energy to get drug
What is a compelling desire to engage in a specific behaviour despite negative consequences?
Addiction
Constantly thinking about a drug or behaviour is called
Craving
The initial step towards recovery that safely manages acute physical withdrawal symptoms
Detoxification
The term when you lose control and have no choice in something is
Addiction
