Definitions
Using a substance in a way that harms health, safety, or daily life.
Substance Abuse
is everyone effected the same way by substances?
No
Most overdoses do not happen on which attempt
The First
tripping and following when impaired can be a result of this type of reaction
slower reaction time
When too much of a substance overwhelms the body and can cause serious harm or death.
Overdose
This physical trait can play a role in the affects you feel from substances.
Body size
this risk of overdose occurs when someone does not have help around
Using alone
risky decision making can lead to bad decisions also known as?
impaired judgment
Physical or mental symptoms that happen when someone stops using a substance
Withdrawal
If this type of health is suffering, you may be more likely to use a substance.
Mental Health
This risk of overdose is when more than one substance is used.
Mixing substances
Substance use will disrupt this, which is critical for recovery.
Sleep
Any drug or chemical that changes how the body or brain works.
Substance
getting less of this can result in a higher chance of substance use
Sleep
this risk of overdose occurs due to consistent use
loss of tolerance
Using substances will impair this aspect of your brain, which is also affected in dementia
Memmory
When the body or brain cannot work as well as normal.
Impairment
Half of a person’s likelihood of developing an addiction can be influenced by their
Family History/ genetics
this risk of overdose occurs due unmeasured potencies
unknown strength
Sometimes caused by alcohol, this is the fifth leading cause of death
liver diease