Famous People
This actor/comedian who lived in the bay area struggled with addiction and substance abuse. He committed suicide in 2014.
Robin Williams
Cognitive and physical symptoms that occur after chronic use of a substance is suddenly decreased or stopped completely among people who have developed a tolerance to that substance.
Withdrawal
The name of a support group for family members of those struggling with addiction.
Al-Anon or Nar-Anon
A major symptom when a cocaine abuser enters withdrawal.
Anxiety
The oldest known intoxicating substance used specifically for recreational purposes (even dating back to biblical times
Alcohol
This actress who is most well known for playing Princess Leia has spoken out about having bipolar disorder and is in recovery from cocaine and prescription drug abuse.
Carrie Fisher
People, places, and things that causes our brains to crave substances. If you are unaware of them, they could lead to relapse. They can be internal or external factors
Triggers
A widespread set of incorrect beliefs, stereotypes, and labels directed at a specific topic, generally negative.
Stigma
This country has the highest rate of addiction in the world
Iran
Class of drugs used medicinally for thousands of years to relieve physical pain. Nowadays it is often abused to relieve emotional pain.
Opiates/Opioids
The singer/songwriter who has a song titled "Rehab".
Amy Winehouse
The need to increase the dosage or amount used over time to obtain the same effect.
Tolerance
The desire to do a drug.
Cravings
Every bad choice we make can mean we have to face these later. Addiction can cause people to foolishly ignore these repeatedly.
Consequences
Even though life may be spiraling out of control with dependency clearly increasing, some people may believe that they are not addicted just because they may be obtaining drugs this legal way.
Prescription medications
This Disney Channel star and singer/songwriter first entered treatment in 2010 and has publicly detailed their struggles with alcohol, cocaine, relapse, and overdose through a YouTube docuseries called Dancing With the Devil.
Demi Lovato
A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a role in pleasure, motivation, and learning.
Dopamine
The vast majority of people who use this legal plant use it as often as 10 or 20 times a day despite knowing it is the number one killer of all addictive substances in the world
Tobacco
You may have gone backwards a little bit but did not completely relapse
Slip/Lapse/Setback
As the high felt from this drug use is short-lived, it can be difficult to spot if someone has been using them. However, there are some indicators that someone has been abusing this drug, like, loss of appetite, chronic headaches, mood swings, lethargy, and anxiety
Whippets
This former child star turned talk show host began drinking alcohol at age 9 and tried cocaine for the first time at 13. She spent over a year in residential treatment and has maintained her recovery since the age of 14 while using her platform to advocate for others struggling with substance use disorder.
Drew Berrymore
Stimulants such as cocaine, speed, and methamphetamine when taken for long periods can induce a mental state of hallucinations and extreme paranoid delusions called:
Psychosis
The vast majority of people who use this legal plant use it as often as 10 or 20 times a day despite knowing it is the number one killer of all addictive substances in the world
Methamphetamine
Within 5 minutes of taking this substance, users may experience increased blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, and dilated pupils. The full effects of this will be felt within 5 to 15 minutes, and the effects typically last between 30 and 45 minutes. A person may experience double vision, auditory and visual hallucinations, or even feel as though they have left their body. Sounds, colors, objects, and time can seem distorted while under the influence
DMT
In 2021, 35.4% of people aged 18 to 25 (11.8 million people) reported using this substance
Short Term Effects include: altered senses, altered sense of time, changes in mood, and difficulty with thinking and problem solving.
Long Term Effects include: breathing problems, increased heartrate, lung damage, and increased risk of bronchitis.
This substance can be used medicinally in most states.
Marijuana