Addiction is a chronic relapsing condition characterized by _________ drug seeking and abuse, __________________________________. Addiction interferes with our ______________ Addiction is a brain _____________ Sustained drug abuse leads to changes in both the _________________________ of the brain

Images of healthy brains vs. addicted brains. The damage is usually _________ and ____________!

Drugs cause a major increase in the release of _______________, a ____________________ that is released to help make us feel good. The overload of dopamine trying to attach to the _____________________ in brain neuron cells causes a ___________ in receptors, leading an addict to use _________ to feel normal.

Our brains are wired to pursue natural _____________ (ex. _______________) Drug use begins to ___________ these same circuits This activation causes our brain to _________ the drug These cravings become even stronger than those for food and love.

Located in the ___________of the brain Allows us to weigh _______________________. It is our “________________” valve. Referred to as “The Seat of Sober Thought” When is the Pre-Frontal Cortex fully developed? ____ “What are the implications of this information?”

For a person to be diagnosed as an addict at least 3 of the following symptoms must be present: 1. Symptoms of ___________________ 2. Symptoms of ___________________ 3. Use of substance in large amounts or for _____________________ 4. The desire or attempt to _________ or ____________ use 5. Spending _____________________to obtain the substance 6. A reduction in social, recreational or occupational activities because of drug use 7. Continued use despite __________________________________

Having parents or immediate family members who are/were addicted to drugs or alcohol Being _____________________________ Other mental disorders Experiencing trauma, such as physical or sexual abuse Stressful life events Conflict at home Exposure to drugs, or being pressured to use them Using drugs or alcohol before the age of ______

Addicts are bad, crazy or stupid Addiction is an issue with ________________ Addicts need to be punished for using drugs, not treated. People who are addicted to one drug will become addicted to another Addiction cannot be treated with medication Addiction is a _____________________

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