Substance Science
This odorless, highly addictive stimulant is the primary psychoactive drug found in tobacco products.
What is nicotine?
This term refers to when the brain and body become so accustomed to a drug that a person requires increasingly larger amounts to achieve the same initial effect.
What is tolerance?
By clinical definition in the DSM-5, Substance Use Disorder is categorized on a scale ranging from mild, moderate, and this level.
What is severe?
This global, 12-step mutual support program, founded in 1935 by Bill W. and Dr. Bob S., requires the desire to stop drinking.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous? (AA)
This popular Italian dish gets its name from the Italian word for "twine" or "little strings."
What is spaghetti?
This powerful central nervous system depressant is the most widely consumed intoxicating substance globally.
What is alcohol?
The physical and mental symptoms—such as shaking, pain, and severe anxiety—that occur when a dependent person abruptly stops using a substance.
What is withdrawal?
In recovery, this term refers to specific people, places, or things that trigger the urge to use a substance again.
What are triggers?
The "Serenity Prayer," frequently used in 12-step support groups, asks for the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and this.
What is the wisdom to know the difference?
This giant mammal has three hearts, nine brains, and blue blood.
What is an octopus?
This notorious synthetic opioid is extremely potent, often mixed into the illicit drug supply, and is responsible for a large percentage of overdose fatalities.
What is Fentanyl?
Drinking a heavy amount of alcohol in a single sitting (typically 4 or more drinks for women, 5 or more for men) is known by this term.
What is binge drinking?
This chronic brain disease is defined by compulsive substance use despite harmful, negative consequences.
What is addiction?
Designed to help prevent setbacks, a structured plan outlining coping strategies and emergency contacts is called this.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
This is the only letter in the English alphabet that does not appear in the name of any US state. This specific fruit shares 60% of its DNA structure with human beings.
What is Q?
Drugs in this classification—such as psilocybin, LSD, and mescaline—fundamentally alter a person's perception, thoughts, and feelings.
What are hallucinogens?
Fetal exposure to this depressant during pregnancy can lead to irreversible birth defects, low birth weight, and mental disabilities.
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? *also known as FAS*
In the context of drug classification, this term encompasses the acronym "OTC."
What is Over-The-Counter?
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In 1971, U.S. President Richard Nixon officially declared drug abuse to be "public enemy number one," a move that launched this multi-decade, highly controversial national initiative.
What is the War on Drugs?
This marine animal is the only male creature on Earth that gives birth to its offspring.
What is a seahorse?
This neurotransmitter is known as the brain's "reward" chemical; its unnatural surge plays a major role in the cravings and reinforcing effects of addictive substances.
What is dopamine?
In addiction psychology, this acronym stands for the four negative emotional states that act as universal triggers for relapse.
What is HALT? (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired)
This specific medication is often used in medically assisted treatment (MAT) to help individuals safely manage opioid withdrawal and cravings without the euphoric high.
What is methadone? (Or Buprenorphine/Suboxone)?
Created in the 1800s by the Bayer company, this now-illicit and highly addictive drug was originally marketed as a non-addictive cure for morphine addiction.
What is heroin?
This specific fruit shares 60% of its DNA structure with human beings.
What is a banana?