BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM
What organ is affected by every pshycoactive drug?
What is the brain
Which drug class commonly increases heart rate and blood pressure?
Which major drug class can dangerously slow breathing?
What is opioids
What are severe consequences from chronic heavy alcohol use? Why are the withdrawals from alcohol different between many other substances?
What is, neuropathy in legs and feet, vision loss, nerve damage, sexual/ reproductive effects, immune effects, higher brain funtion such as planning, judgement, attention, learning and decision making, loss of smell, memory, Wernicke-Korssakoff Syndrome (impaired coordination, abnormal eye movements, sever memory impairments and diffficulty making new memories) dry mouth, tooth decay, oral cancer risks, blood clotting( low platelets) low blood sugar, pancreatitis, atrial fibrillation, seizures.
What is, it can become life-threatening because of the seizures and Delirium Tremens( accute confusion, severe agitation, hallucinations)
Which drug class includes heroin, fentanyl, and oxycodone?
What is opioids
What is 1 major affect of opioids on the brain and nervous syste?
What is they slow central nervous system activity and can cause sedation and impaired breathing
Name 1 cardiovascular risk associated with cocaine?
What is heart attack, abnormal heart rhythm, stroke, or increased blood pressure
What is Smoke can irritate and irritate lung tissue and airways increasing risk of cancer
Name 1 serious liver condition associated with chronic heavy alcohol use.
What is, cirrhosis
What class includes cocaine and methamphetamine?
What is, stimulants
What can stimulants such as cocaine and methanphetamine do to the brain?
What is they can cause increased alertness and activity, but also anxiety, agitation, paranoia, sleep disruption, and other neurological effects
Why can mixing substances increase cardiovascular risk?
What is different substances can have addtive, opposing, or unpredictable effects on the heart rate, blood pressure, and cardiac rhythm
What are 3 signs someone may be experiencing an opioid overdose?
What is pinpoint pupils, not waking up or responding, slow, shallow or stopped breathing
What organ system can be significantly affected by chronic stimulant use?
What is the cardiovascular system
Alcohol belongs to what broad category?
What is central nurvous system depressant
What is repeated substance exposure can affect brain circuits invloved in reward, motivation, judgement, impulse control, and learning
What is chronic heavy alcohol use can contribute to high blood pressure, heart muscle disease, and abnormal heart rhythms
Why does fentanyl create a particularly high overdose risk?
What is fentanyl is a high-potency opioid antagonist its potency means realativly high dosing errors or unexpected exposure can produce profound opioid receptor activation
Why can long-term substance abuse affect nutrition?
What is it can contribute to poor appetite, disrupted eating patterns, impaired nutrients intake, gastrointestinal problems, and neglect of self-care
What is major danger of Benzodiazepines sucha as Zanax when combines with opioids?
What is, increased sedation and respiratory depression
Why can someone experience brain fog, poor concentration, or memory problems after stoping substances
What is the brain may still be adjusting after prolonged substance exposure and sleep disruption, withdrawal/post-acute symptoms, mental health symptoms and other health factors can contribute.
A person feels physically "fine" while using stimulants. why doesnt that mean their cardiovascular system is safe?
What is some cardiovascular effects can occure without obvious warning symptoms
Why can a person overdose after returning to a previously tollerated opioid dose?
What is, because opioid tollerance decreases during periods of abstinence.
Why can addiction affect overall physical health even when the drug itself does not directly damage every organ.
What is addiction can change sleep, nutrition, hygiene, medical care, activity, risk-taking and adherence to treatment, creating additional health consequences.
Why can uppers and downers be especially dangerous when combined?
What is, the person may feel that one substance is balancing out the other, while the body is still experiencing potentially dangerous effects from both