Exam 13: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction

Evan's girlfriend is unfaithful to him and simply uses him for free meals and sex. While he is aware of her actions, he doesn't believe he can live without her. His behavior would be considered denial.

Diane's husband is addicted to gambling. Ways that Diane can stop enabling his behavior include

Persistent, compulsive dependence on a substance or behavior despite ongoing negative consequences is

Most work addicts come from homes that were

Compulsive gamblers show no withdrawal symptoms.

Sexual addiction only affects heterosexuals.

Chemicals and behaviors have the same potential to affect mood, through a process that creates changes at the cellular level in the brain.

Ron and his children confront his wife about her drug problem, citing specific examples of the damage her behavior causes and encouraging her to get help. This is an example of a(n)

Friends and family members who knowingly or unknowingly protect addicts from the consequences of their behavior are

A person engaging in an addictive behavior will often experience a negative mood change.

The cycle of addiction begins when a person

Delirium tremens is the most severe form of alcohol withdrawal.

The two types of addiction are substance additions and activity addictions.

John decided to quit smoking "cold turkey." He may experience nicotine cravings, irritability, anxiety, and/or depression as part of

Joe spends every possible minute texting or playing online games. List at least four symptoms that indicate a technology addiction.

Completely refraining from an addictive substance or behavior is

The biopsychosocial model of addiction proposes that addiction is caused by three types of influences: biological, psychological, and

Abstinence as a part of treatment is most realistic for which of the following types of addiction?

Intervention is a serious step to attempt to convince an addict that his or her behavior is destructive to themselves and others and that they need to get help.

Explain the difference between a habit and an addiction.