exam 4

Question 1

true or false all drugs do not release dopamine

Answer 1

False they do release dopamine

Question 2

true or false ingesting the drug is the fastest way for the drug to reach your brain

Answer 2

false injecting the drug is the fastest way for the drug to reach your brain

Question 3

difference between substance abuse disorder and substance abuse

Answer 3

Substance use low to moderate levels does not interfere with their daily function work or social life./ Substance use disorder moderate to high levels of the drug, does interfere with their function.

Question 4

symptoms of substance abuse disorder

Answer 4

1 using in larger amounts or using in a longer period of time than intended. 2 persistent desire to cut back tried but have failed. 3 spend a great deal of time trying to obtain the substance 4 they have a craving for the substance thinking alot about it. 5 By using these substances it gets in the way of you doing other activities. 6 use the substance when it is physically hazardous 7 develop a tolerance for substance you need more of a substance to get the same level of high 8 addiction to the drug when not doing the drugs you get physical or psychological effects

Question 5

true or false Gambling disorder the only non substance related disorder

Answer 5

true

Question 6

energy drinks are considered

Answer 6

unhealthy with high caffeine and high levels of sugar.

Question 7

what does gaba do

Answer 7

gaba helps you calm down

Question 8

what is the brain blood barrier

Answer 8

the brain blood barrier the membrane that keeps poison out of the brain nicotine however makes it through.

Question 9

marijuana effects on the person

Answer 9

increases appetite grey matter cortex part of the brain shrinks ability to think is diminished.

Question 10

affects of stimulants & amphetamines,

Answer 10

Increase in energy staying up all night increases heart rate and blood pressure.
Stimulants decrease appetite and amphetamines damage blood vessels in the brain often leading to a stroke .
Develop tolerance & withdrawal symptoms makes the heart work harder increases heart rate & constricts blood vessels
Blood vessels get narrow, the heart works harder to get blood out, reduces oxygen levels to the brain & other vital organs.

Question 11

what does gaba do

Answer 11

when activated the person feels calmer and it slows the system down

Question 12

chronic pain leads to

Answer 12

cognitive deficits, increased anxiety and depression. Anxiety increases perception of pain, a lot more uncertainty alot more pain. When you have control you lower the pain manage ways think positively to or better coping skills to manage pain effectively

Question 13

what enzyme breaks down alcohol and in to what

Answer 13

ADH breaks down alcohol into acetaldehyde

Question 14

what does acetaldehyde convert to

Answer 14

acetic acid

Question 15

what does the medula do

Answer 15

deals with swallowing and heart rate

Question 16

cerebellum

Answer 16

has to do with your balance

Question 17

korsakoff

Answer 17

heavy alcohol consumption affects memory confabulation and does not stay on track.

Question 18

treatments for alchol

Answer 18

1 detoxification program 2 aa, 3 outpatient and 4 inpatient 5 psychotherapy

Question 19

Adh breaks down alchol to

Answer 19

acetaldehyde

Question 20

adl dh breaks acetaldehyde

Answer 20

to acetic acid

Question 21

women and asians have less of what, and what does it mean

Answer 21

they have less Adh/ acd dh it means they metabolize alcohol less effectively because they have less enzymes that break down alcohol