Week 2

Question 1

What are 3 common reasons why an individual becomes an addict?

Answer 1

1. The drug fulfils the addict’s needs.
2. Drug use consumes the addict’s thinking.
3. Drug use takes hold of the addict’s life.

Question 2

4 Signs That You’re Addicted To Something

Answer 2

1. Reward response: Do you find yourself doing it more often and for longer periods of time
2. Do you feel anxious or uncomfortable if you cannot do it or if you just think about not doing it? The higher the level of panic and pain you anticipate, the stronger the hold they have on you.
3. Has doing it disrupted your life and your relationships?
4. Reverting

Question 3

What is reward response?

Answer 3

When you find yourself doing it more often and for longer periods of time

Question 4

What does it mean when you experience an increased level of panic or pain when you can’t use the substance?

Answer 4

The higher the level of panic and pain you anticipate, the stronger the hold they have on you.

Question 5

5 signs of alcohol abuse

Answer 5

1. Hiding their drinking
2. Physical and mental health changes
3. Withdrawal
4. Using it as a coping mechanism
5. Changes in relationships

Question 6

Signs and Symptoms of Drug Addiction

Answer 6

ongoing use in spite of the negative consequences of drug abuse - 
withdrawal - 
family history - 
increased tolerance - 
a change in appearance -  
resorting to secrecy - 
relationship problems - 
risk taking behavior - 
neglecting personal responsibilities - 
lacking in control - 
isolation - 
losing interest in hobbies - 
mood swings - 
money problems - 
deceitfulness - 
bloodshot eyes or dilated pupils - 
stealing from loved ones - 
unexplained absences from home - 
borrowing from friends or family members - 
neglecting responsibilities - 
using drugs in risky situations - 
having legal problems - 
having a drug tolerance - 
having withdrawal symptoms -  
having a lack of control over drug use - 
having a life that revolves around drug use - 
continued drug use when they know it is harming them - 
hiding drugs - 
absences from work or school - 
emotional ups and downs - 
avoiding situations that are non-drug related -

Question 7

What are some common signs of withdrawal?

Answer 7

Nausea and vomiting, sweating, trembling or shakiness, feeling jumpy, and anxiety symptoms.

Question 8

What brings about the mood swings that are involved with drug abuse?

Answer 8

These wide changes in mood are because of the drastic alterations to the mind and body brought on by their drug abuse.

Question 9

What health risks are associated with using dirty needles?

Answer 9

hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV.

Question 10

What does it mean to have a drug tolerance?

Answer 10

the brain adapts to the drug by altering the production of neurotransmitters so that more of the drug is needed to affect these neurotransmitters.

Question 11

What are some common symptoms of drug withdrawal?

Answer 11

anxiety, shakiness, sweating, depression, insomnia, restlessness, and nausea

Question 12

How does a person’s stage of development affect their chances of becoming an addict?

Answer 12

They have a decreased ability to have sound judgment around drug use