Tolerance
Addiction 101
Stages of Change
Stimulants
Drug Terms
100

A situation where the body becomes extremely sensitive to a drug.

Reverse Tolerance

100

A primary, chronic and disabling condition with genetic, psychological and environmental factors influencing its development and outcome.

Addiction

100

Individuals in this stage avoid reading or speaking about the problem and aren't interested in getting help.

Pre-contemplation Stage

100

These energize the nervous system, making the nerves act more quickly than normal. 

Stimulants

100

Occurs when a mood-altering drug interferes with a person's life, resulting in negative effects on a person's physical, psychological, social, legal, emotional, occupational, or educational wellbeing. 

Drug Abuse

200

Using a secondary drug when a primary drug cannot be obtained, and the secondary drug has the same effect as the primary drug.

Cross Tolerance

200

The process in which the same amount of a substance no longer causes the same reaction. 

Tolerance

200
Individuals in this stage are using strategies learned in previous stages to start a new, healthier behavior. 

Action Stage

200

A state of severe confusion caused by excessive stimulant use. 

Delirium

200

The effects that a drug has on a person shortly after being taken.

Primary Effects

300

Using one drug in place of another drug, even if it has a completely different effect.

Drug Switching

300

Feelings, experiences, and physical reactions that occur when people cut down of stop using their drug of choice.

Withdrawal

300

This phase can last a few days to a lifetime, and individuals are aware of the negative consequences of the behavior. 

Contemplation Stage

300

The mind tricks you into believing that a real object is actually something else. 

Illusion

300

Substances that change people's moods or feelings.  

Psychoactive Drugs

400

In this cycle, people can consume more stimulant and depressants than they could if they consumed either drug alone.

Upper Downer Cycle

400

A psychological defense mechanism that protects people from seeing the harsh realities of their addiction. 

Denial

400

In this stage, individuals are working to prevent relapse by integrating new behaviors into their lifestyle. 

Maintenance Stage
400

A severe break from reality often caused by excessive stimulant use. 

Psychosis

400

A term that means addiction gets worse, not better, over time, and requires treatment.

Progressive

500

A type of effect that occurs after an extended period of use, putting the person out of balance physical, emotionally and socially. 

Secondary Effect

500

Thinking excessively about getting more of a substance, constantly planning when and where to use next, and constantly hiding use from others.

Preoccupation

500

In this stage, individuals become committed to change and are motivated to take the necessary steps. They make plans and may set a sober date.

Preparation Stage

500

A process that peaks at 3-4 days and may last for up to 2 weeks that involves an increase in agitation, irritability, depression, anxiety, and sleep problems.

Stimulant Withdrawal

500

A belief that you have insects or bugs inside you or under your skin.

Delusional Parasitosis

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