Types of Substances
This substance is a legal stimulant found in coffee and energy drinks, but can also be addictive when consumed in excess.
What is caffeine?
Smoking this substance can cause damage to the lungs, heart, and increase the risk of cancers
What is tobacco?
A strategy for reducing harm associated with alcohol use can slow down alcohol absorption.
What is eating before drinking?
Prolonged marijuana use can lead to this mental health issue, which involves difficulty distinguishing between reality and fantasy.
What is psychosis or schizophrenia?
This term refers to the process of recovering from addiction, where the individual makes efforts to stay sober and regain control over their life.
What is recovery?
This type of drug is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety or sleep disorders but can become addictive if misused.
What is a depressant?
Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to this condition, which involves the liver becoming inflamed due to prolonged damage.
What is cirrhosis?
This intervention includes providing people with information about the dangers of drug use and offering resources for support.
What is education and awareness?
Individuals who regularly abuse alcohol or drugs are at higher risk of developing this mental health disorder, characterized by intense feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.
What is depression?
This medical professional specializes in helping individuals with substance use disorders.
Who is a doctor or addiction specialist?
This legal drug is derived from the cannabis plant and can have psychoactive effects on the mind and body.
What is marijuana?
Long-term abuse of this drug can lead to permanent brain damage, memory loss, and changes in personality.
What are stimulants (e.g., cocaine, methamphetamine)?
This practice involves using clean needles to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis among people who inject drugs.
What is needle exchange programs? or What are safe injection sites?
Using substances like cocaine or methamphetamine can lead to this condition, where individuals feel excessively energetic and euphoric but also prone to extreme mood swings.
What is mania?
This 12-step program is widely used to support individuals recovering from alcohol addiction.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
This class of drugs is used to alleviate pain but can lead to dependence if abused over time.
What are opioids?
The use of this drug during pregnancy can result in low birth weight, developmental delays, and withdrawal symptoms in newborns.
What is alcohol (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)?
This is an important community-based support system to help individuals recover from substance use disorders.
What is addiction counseling or support groups?
Chronic drug abuse, especially opioids, can lead to this psychological state, where the person feels an overwhelming compulsion to use the drug, even in the face of negative consequences.
What is addiction?
This is a form of therapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors related to substance use.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
This substance, often found in cigarettes, is known to have serious long-term health effects such as lung cancer and emphysema.
What is nicotine?
This mental health disorder is characterized by a strong craving for substances and can lead to changes in brain chemistry and behavior.
What is addiction?
A strategy for reducing alcohol-related harm that focuses on controlling the legal drinking age, establishing limits on alcohol sales, and promoting safe drinking guidelines.
What is alcohol regulation?
This mental health disorder can develop from a traumatic or highly stressful experience, where individuals may turn to substances as a coping mechanism.
What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
A person may experience this physical and mental condition when they stop using a substance that their body has become dependent on.
What is withdrawal?