Module 5- Addictions

Question 0

Individuals with addiction generally;

Answer 0

• unable to stop using substance or participating in activity despite multiple attempts to quit
• preoccupied with and primarily focused on substance or activity
• continues to use substance/participate in activity, even when negative consequences arise

Question 1

Addiction is another work for

Answer 1

Dependence, relying on something outside of ones self for support/assistance

Question 2

Addictive behaviour can lead to

Answer 2

Breakdown of relationships with family and friends
Unemployment leading to financial
distress
Homelessness
Criminal behaviour resulting in limitation of freedom/ even jail

Question 3

What are the causes of addition

Answer 3

No causes

Question 4

Stats canada 2003 suggested who was more likely to have addictive behaviour

Answer 4

Men are 2-3 times

Question 5

What age group is more likely to become addicted

Answer 5

15-24 years of age

Question 6

Risk factors tend to be associated with development if addictive personalities

Answer 6

Cultural influences 
Genetics
Difficult childhood
Mental disorder 
Exposure to stress

Question 7

Factors leading to addiction in teenagers and young adults (addictions)

Answer 7

Abuse
Addiction in family members
Poor school performance 
Poverty 
Family conflict, chaos 
Exposure to stress 
Exposure to others involved in addictive behaviours

Question 8

What are the stages of addiction

Answer 8

Experimenting
Repetitive use
Results

Question 9

What are the different types if addictions

Answer 9

Chemical dependency
Gambling
Internet and video gaming

Question 10

Chemical dependency, two sub types

Answer 10

Psychological dependency- feels they need the drug to function, feel comfortable, Cope with demands of daily life
Physical dependency- individuals body become accustomed to presence of substance in system. Normal for these people are with the substance in their body
addiction that affects individuals behaviour judgement and mood

Question 11

Indicators of a problem drinker

Answer 11

• use alcohol in manner which is dangerous to themselves and/or others
• neglect responsibilities to family, friends, employers, or school as result of drinking
• consume alcohol even when dangerous to do so
• encounters with law enforcement as result of drinking
• continue drinking despite negative consequences
• may contain some degree of control over the amount of alcohol consumed**

Question 12

Indicators of alcoholism

Answer 12

• demonstrate same characteristics problem drinkers but have physical dependence to alcohol, demonstrated by
  - high tolerance
  - withdrawal
  - anxiety
  - depression
  - fatigue
  - headache
  - insomnia
  - irritability
  - loss of appetite
  - nausea and vomiting
  - shakiness and trembling
  - sweating

Question 13

What is the treatment for alcoholism

Answer 13

No cure
When one is addicted they are considered alcoholics for life
Addicts can seek help and get control of addiction
Includes counselling and behaviour management strategies and often encourages involvement of support persons

Question 14

What is homeostasis

Answer 14

The need for the family to maintain a balance to lead normal

Question 15

What does homeostasis lead to?

Answer 15

Leads to development of co-dependencies, situations where family assume roles and positive based on actions and reactions

Question 16

2009-2010 budget year forecasted gambling would bring ____% more revenue than royalties collected from oil sands project

Answer 16

50%

Question 17

What can the financial risks and losses associated with gambling lead to?

Answer 17

Problems with family relationships, inability to pay bills, resulting in debt and potentially illegal activities to support habit

Question 18

Gambling problem can lead to

Answer 18

• spending lots of time gambling decreasing time available for family friends, work,recreational
• placing larger, more frequent bets larger bets necessary to maintain thrill
• growing debt money intended for bills used for placing bets, gambler borrow from friends, family to support habit
• becoming reliant on big win, gambler focus on winning money to solve problems rather than changing behaviour
• lying/being defensive about behaviour stay away from home longer to hide activity
• frequent highs and lows gambler high while winning depressed when kissing
• prefers gambling to family and social occasions requests vacation or events be held in facilities where gambling is available

Question 19

Treatment for gambling is?

Answer 19

Each targeted at modifying behaviour by counselling to help identify issues lead to behaviour and provides strategies to regain control usually required

Question 20

4 resulting factors of addictions

Answer 20

HEALTH: physical dependence on substance/activity, inability to work
MENTAL STATE: impaired judgement, depression, difficulty controlling emotions
SOCIAL STATE: isolation from non-using friends/family, increased time spent with fellow users/participants
FINANCIAL STATE: cost of substance/participate in activity, addiction leads to loss/lack of income, irresponsibility with income leading to debt

Question 21

Factors that may lead to police involvement with addicted individuals

Answer 21

HEALTH: theft to support habit, acquire/maintain necessities of life, obtain drugs to make money to purchase more drugs, prostitution as way to make money
MENTAL STATE: assault/harassment, overdose/attempted suicide, disturbing peace, trespassing, victim of assault/fraud
SOCIAL STATE: depression leading to attempted suicide, involvement in criminal activity with user friends
FINANCIAL STATE: fraud, theft, embezzlement, dealing drugs, prositution, false robbery complaints

Question 22

How to deal with addicted individuals

Answer 22

• treat them as anyone else with similar circumstances
• watch for manipulation
• keep yourself, individuals, public safety is primary concern
• do not focus on root cause