Tolerance
A situation where the body becomes extremely sensitive to a drug.
Reverse Tolerance
A primary, chronic and disabling condition with genetic, psychological and environmental factors influencing its development and outcome.
Addiction
Individuals in this stage avoid reading or speaking about the problem and aren't interested in getting help.
Pre-contemplation Stage
These energize the nervous system, making the nerves act more quickly than normal.
Stimulants
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
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
The process in which the same amount of a substance no longer causes the same reaction.
Tolerance
Action Stage
A state of severe confusion caused by excessive stimulant use.
Delirium
The effects that a drug has on a person shortly after being taken.
Primary Effects
Using one drug in place of another drug, even if it has a completely different effect.
Drug Switching
Feelings, experiences, and physical reactions that occur when people cut down of stop using their drug of choice.
Withdrawal
This phase can last a few days to a lifetime, and individuals are aware of the negative consequences of the behavior.
Contemplation Stage
The mind tricks you into believing that a real object is actually something else.
Illusion
Substances that change people's moods or feelings.
Psychoactive Drugs
In this cycle, people can consume more stimulant and depressants than they could if they consumed either drug alone.
Upper Downer Cycle
A psychological defense mechanism that protects people from seeing the harsh realities of their addiction.
Denial
In this stage, individuals are working to prevent relapse by integrating new behaviors into their lifestyle.
A severe break from reality often caused by excessive stimulant use.
Psychosis
A term that means addiction gets worse, not better, over time, and requires treatment.
Progressive
A type of effect that occurs after an extended period of use, putting the person out of balance physical, emotionally and socially.
Secondary Effect
Thinking excessively about getting more of a substance, constantly planning when and where to use next, and constantly hiding use from others.
Preoccupation
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
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
A belief that you have insects or bugs inside you or under your skin.
Delusional Parasitosis