Substance Use Disorders & Addiction Science Flashcards
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Which brain region is often referred to as the 'pleasure center' most affected in addiction?
Answer: Nucleus accumbens
The nucleus accumbens is central to the brain's reward circuit and is heavily involved in the reinforcing effects of addictive substances.
Environmental triggers in addiction most commonly refer to:
Answer: People, places, and things associated with past substance use
Environmental triggers are cues — people, places, or objects — previously associated with substance use that can provoke cravings.
The term 'relapse' in substance use recovery is best described as:
Answer: A return to substance use after a period of abstinence or reduced use
Relapse is a return to substance use after a period of sobriety and is considered part of the chronic disease process of addiction.
Which of the following is an example of a stimulant substance?
Answer: Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine is a stimulant that increases dopamine release and accelerates central nervous system activity.
Naloxone (Narcan) is primarily used to:
Answer: Reverse opioid overdose by blocking opioid receptors
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose by displacing opioids from receptor sites.
The 'disease model' of addiction supports which of the following views?
Answer: Addiction is a chronic brain disease with genetic and environmental components
The disease model classifies addiction as a chronic, relapsing brain disorder influenced by genetics and environment, requiring ongoing treatment.