Substance Abuse and Addiction Flashcards
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What is 'binge drinking' as defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism?
Answer: A pattern of drinking that brings BAC to 0.08% or higher — typically 4+ drinks for women or 5+ for men in about 2 hours
Binge drinking is defined as consuming enough alcohol to bring BAC to 0.08% or higher — about 4 drinks for women or 5 for men in roughly 2 hours.
Which of the following best describes a 'gateway drug' theory?
Answer: The idea that using certain substances (like alcohol or marijuana) may increase the likelihood of later using other more dangerous drugs
The gateway theory proposes that use of substances like alcohol, tobacco, or marijuana may lower inhibitions and increase risk of using harder drugs later.
What is 'co-occurring disorder' (also called dual diagnosis)?
Answer: Having a substance use disorder along with a mental health condition at the same time
A co-occurring disorder means a person has both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition simultaneously — both must be treated for effective recovery.
Which statement best explains why teenagers are more vulnerable to addiction than adults?
Answer: The adolescent brain is still developing, making it more susceptible to the rewiring effects of addictive substances
The adolescent brain's reward and decision-making systems are still developing, making teens more susceptible to addiction and more likely to progress quickly from use to dependence.
Which professional resource is available 24/7 for individuals struggling with substance abuse?
Answer: SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-4357)
SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) is a free, confidential, 24/7 information and treatment referral service for substance use and mental health disorders.
What does 'enabling' mean in the context of substance abuse?
Answer: Actions by family or friends that unintentionally allow or protect the addicted person from facing the consequences of their substance use
Enabling means well-intentioned behaviors by loved ones — such as covering for the person or providing money — that actually allow the addiction to continue by shielding the person from consequences.