Chapter 3 & 4

Question 1

Neurotransmitters

Answer 1

Drugs interact with these altering the function of the brain

Question 2

Plasticity

Answer 2

The ability of brain cells to remember

Question 3

Comprehensive drug abuse prevention and control act

Answer 3

1970

drug enforcement agency

established a schedule of controlled substances

Question 4

Name 4 classifications of depressants

Answer 4

Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Barbiturates
Opiates/Opiods

Question 5

Benzos

Answer 5

Xanax
Klonopin
Valium
Librium

Question 6

Barbiturates

Answer 6

Seldomly used, replaced by benzo’s.

Often used to treat seizures

Question 7

Stimulants

Answer 7

Cocaine
Amphetamines
Nicotine
Caffeine
Cannabis

Question 8

Hallucinogens

Answer 8

LSD
PCP - “angel bust” used in “wet”
Ketamine - special K
Mushrooms - psilocybin
Peyote/mescaline
DMT - organic (Amazonian plants) and synthetic
DXM - Active ingredient in cough suppressant “triple C’s”

Question 9

Club drugs

Answer 9

MDMA - Ecstasy
LSD - acid
Ketamine
Methamphetamine
Rohypnol

Question 10

DXM

Answer 10

Is a hallucinogen and dissociative drug

Question 11

GHB

Answer 11

approved for the treatment of narcolepsy

Known as a date rape drug

Question 12

Heroin

Answer 12

Euphoria

injected smoked snorted

Question 13

Opiate

Answer 13

Organic - from poppy plant

Morphine

Question 14

Three types of opioids

Answer 14

Natural – organic: morphine & codeine

Semi synthetic - hydrocodone, oxycodone (OxyContin), heroin

Fully synthetic – fentanyl, methadone, tramadol

Question 15

Opiates

Answer 15

Natural – organic: morphine & codeine

Question 16

fentanyl, methadone, tramadol

Answer 16

Fully synthetic - opioids

Question 17

hydrocodone, oxycodone (OxyContin), heroin

Answer 17

Partially synthetic

Question 18

MAT - medically assisted treatment

Answer 18

Narcotics used to treat opioid/opiate addiction’s

Question 19

Methadone
Subutex
Suboxone
Naltrexone - brand name “Vivitrol”

Answer 19

MAT

Question 20

Opioid/narcotic blocker & alcohol abstinence

Answer 20

Naltrexone - brand name “Vivitrol”

Question 21

Buprenorphine

Answer 21

Antagonist – blocker

Tablet, Cheek film, six month implant

Question 22

Methadone

Answer 22

Agonist - does not block other narcotics while providing with drawl

Liquid dispensed daily in regulated clinics

Question 23

Moral theory

Answer 23

Because of a lack of willpower people choose to continue addictive lifestyles

The stigma of drug use

“Can’t hold their liquor”

Viewed as a contagion

Question 24

Disease theory

Answer 24

Begin with Alcoholics Anonymous

Key to all treatment models of SUDs

Looks at brain function reward “Dopamine”

Medical model considers addiction lifelong, chronic, relapsing

By claiming to have a disease some people believe they can deny responsibility

Question 25

Addiction remission

Answer 25

Recovery according to the disease theory

Question 26

Genetic theories

Answer 26

Epigenetic Personality traits Biological history

Question 27

Kinetic theory – Hangover Gene

Answer 27

A gene found in fruit flies Explains people who have been in stressful situations have planted responses to alcohol and may need to drink more to feel inebriated, those putting in the greater risk of becoming addicted

Question 28

Serotonin

Answer 28

Neurotransmitter – contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness

Question 29

Dub mean

Answer 29

Helps regulate movement attention learning and emotional responses Often called "feel good hormones" and associated with feelings of euphoria

Question 30

Norepinephrine

Answer 30

neurotransmitter involved in arousal as well as in learning and mood regulation

Question 31

Children of alcoholics

Answer 31

Are at higher risk of developing alcoholism – addiction

Question 32

Name two Behavioral theories

Answer 32

Pavlovian approach Social learning theory – Bandora

Question 33

Social learning theory

Answer 33

Substance abuse is a function of positive norms expectations and modeling

Question 34

Sociocultural theories

Answer 34

Environmental vary from culture culture involve gender - race – socialization – SES

Question 35

BPSS - An integrated approach

Answer 35

Biological psychological spiritual sociological

Question 36

Major premise of AA

Answer 36

Addiction is a void of spirituality requiring a higher power to fill the void. Often religious but can be viewed as any spiritual means – i.e. interpersonal connection, cosmic energy, etc