What stood out most to you most, what information were you previously unaware of?
Review NIDA’s ‘Science of Addiction’ posted on Blackboard or here: http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/preface
What stood out most to you most, what information were you previously unaware of?
Name (3) major risk factors for substance use and (3) major protective factors for substance use.
Name (3) reasons why people might begin to use substances. Why are adolescents particularly vulnerable? Name (3) activities or behaviors other than drug use that increase Dopamine levels in the brain, and briefly describe why these behaviors increase Dopamine levels.
How might the information you learned increase your ability to help someone struggling with addiction?
