Addictions Crossword Puzzle

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Addictions Crossword Puzzle

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QUESTIONS LIST:

  • addiction: chronic relapsing disorder
  • withdrawal: when the drug is unavailable one may experience this
  • frontal lobe: area of the brain responsible for executive functions
  • dopamine: main hormone and neurotransmitter involved in reward system
  • glutamate: involved in learning, memory, and habit formation
  • stress: a major trigger for substance use and relapse.
  • crime: normally associated with drugs
  • homeostasis: body maintains balance (equilibrium)
  • binge: this stage is characterized by the intense consumption of the substance, driven by positive reinforcement