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1
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what are the 5 characteristics associated with addictive behaviour?

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Reinforcement, Compulsion or craving, Loss of control, Escalation, Negative consequences

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what causes addiction?

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if an action/behaviour is enjoyed an continuously repeated it can cause DEPENDANCY and TOLERANCE, making the behaviour become a central focus of one’s life

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what are the risk factors of an addiction?

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physical, psychological, social

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what are some examples of addictive behaviour?

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gambling, sex/love, compulsive shopping, compulsive exercising, work

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what are the consequences of addictive behaviours?

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Excessive use, Withdrawal, Tolerance, Adverse consequences

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According to DSM 5, how many symptoms must one experience for a mild substance use disorder?

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2-3 symptoms

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According to DSM 5, how many symptoms must one experience for a moderate substance use disorder?

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4-5 symptoms

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According to DSM 5, how many symptoms must one experience for a severe substance use disorder?

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6-11 symptoms

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what do psychoactive drugs do?

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Alter a person’s experiences or consciousness, Cause intoxication – a state in which sometimes unpredictable physical and emotional changes occur, and Are most often associated with addiction

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what are the characteristics of one whos at a higher risk of using psychoactive drug?

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male, troubled adolescent, frequent exposures thru family/peers, disinterested in school, risk-taker/thrill-seeking, low SES

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what are the five factors the determine a drug’s effect?

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Pharmacological properties, Dose-response function, Time-action function, Person’s drug use history, Method of use

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how do drugs affect the brain?

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thru neurotransmitters

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what happens when the drugs increase the release of

neurotransmitters?

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tolerance develops and anhedonia is experienced

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what are the types of psychoactive drugs?

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Opioids, Central nervous system depressants, Central nervous system stimulants, Marijuana and other cannabis products, Hallucinogens, Inhalants

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what is Canada’s opioid crisis?

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in 2016 frequent opioid poisoning which resulted in hospitalizations led British Columbia to declare a public health emergency.

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what is said about marijuana use in canada?

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According to Health Canada, cannabis is the most widely used ‘recreational’ drug in Canada and that Canadian youth have the highest rates of cannabis use in the world

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what are the health risks every time cannabis is used?

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Impair one’s ability to drive safely or operate equipment, Make it harder to learn and remember things, Affect mood and feelings, Affect mental health

18
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what can the regular use of cannabis do?

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Negatively affect respiration, Affect mental health, Become physically dependent or addicted

19
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what are treatments for addiction? does it have to be proffessional?

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no. Medication-assisted, Treatment centres, Counselling, Harm reduction strategies, Codependency

20
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what could prevention efforts include?

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Early school-aged preventative programs, High school peer counselling, Young adult health education, Non-drug alternatives

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what do psychological risk factors for addiction include?

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difficulty controlling impulses and a strong need for excitement, stimulation, and immediate gratification

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what do social risk factors for addiction include?

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growing up in a family in which a parent or sibling uses drugs, belonging to a peer group that emphasizes or encourages drug use, and living in poverty

23
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what do physical risk factors for addiction include?

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body weight, general health, and genetic factors

24
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what is the method of use and effects for opioids?

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can be injected/swallowed/snorted/smoked/chewed. relief of anxiety/pain, euphoria, lethargy/apathy/drowsiness/inability to concentrate, nausea/constipation/respiratory depression

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what is the method of use and effects for central nervous system depressants?

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swallowed/injected. reduced anxiety/mood changes/lowered inhibitions/impaired muscle coordination/reduced pulse rate/drowsiness/loss of consciousness/respiratory depression.

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what is the method of use and effects for central nervous system stimulants?

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injected/swallowed/smoked/snorted. increases heat rate/blood pressure/metabolism, increased mental alertness/energy, nervousness/insomnia/impulsive behaviour, reduced appetite

27
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what is the method of use and effects for cannabis etc.?

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smoked/swallowed. euphoria/slowed reaction timing/thinking, confusion/anxiety/impaired balance/coordination, increased heart rate

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what is the method of use and effects for hallucinogens?

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swallowed/smoked/injected/snorted. altered states of feelings/perception, nausea/increased heart rate/blood pressure, delirium/impaired motor function/numbness/weakness

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what is the method of use and effects for inhalants?

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inhaled thru nose/mouth. stimulation/loss of inhibiton/slurred speech, loss of motor coordination/consciousness

30
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what is the relation between opioids overdose and covid?

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during early covid, canada saw a 60% increase in fatal opioid overdoes

31
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what percentage of 20-24 year olds have tried cannabis?

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54%

32
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what fraction of students in ontario (gr7-12) have reported using cannabis?

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1/5, 20%

33
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what the two most widely used psychoactive drugs?

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alcohol and nicotine

34
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what are some examples of opioids?

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opium, morphine, heroin, methadone, codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and fentanyl.

35
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what are some examples of CNS depressants?

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sedatives, roofies,

36
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what are some examples of CNS stimulants?

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cocaine, amphetamines, ritalin, ephedrine, caffeine

37
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what are some examples of hallucinogens?

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LSD, Psilocybin, STP, DMT, MDMA, Ketamine, PCP

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what are some examples of inhalants?

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volatile solvents (e.g. gasoline), anaesthetics, nitrates, aerosols

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