Health Consequences
This organ can be severely damaged by excessive alcohol consumption, leading to conditions like cirrhosis.
What is the liver?
This technique involves acknowledging and labeling feelings to understand and deal with them more effectively.
What is emotional awareness?
A common sign of addiction, where a person requires more of a substance to achieve the same effects, is known as what?
What is tolerance?
In this stage, individuals recognize that they have a problem and are considering making a change, but they have not yet committed to action.
What is contemplation?
ccording to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over 50 million people in the U.S. have used this drug at least once, making it the most commonly abused illicit substance.
What is marijuana?
What is the percentage of methamphetamine users who suffer from severe tooth decay, gum disease, and tooth loss due to the drug's effects?
What is 80%?
This type of therapy is often used in addiction recovery and focuses on changing negative patterns of thinking and behavior.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
When a person engages in risky behaviors such as driving while intoxicated, despite knowing the dangers, this is an example of what sign of addiction?
What is reckless behavior?
In this stage, individuals actively make plans and start taking steps to change their behavior.
What is preparation?
Research shows that nearly 21 million people in the U.S. suffer from a substance use disorder related to this type of drug.
What are opioids?
Individuals addicted to opioids may experience a significant reduction in life expectancy, with research indicating they may die this many years earlier than non-users.
What is 15 to 20 years?
A healthy coping mechanism involves getting involved in physical activity, such as walking or jogging, to release endorphins and improve mood. This activity is known as what?
What is exercise?
If a person begins to withdraw from social activities or hobbies they once enjoyed due to their substance use, what sign of addiction is this?
What is social withdrawal?
In this stage, individuals have successfully made changes and are now working to maintain their new behaviors, avoiding relapse.
What is maintenance?
Studies reveal that approximately 10% of people who use this stimulant, will develop a substance use disorder.
What is cocaine?
Chronic drug use, especially opioids, can lead to this life-threatening condition where the breathing rate slows down dangerously.
What is respiratory depression?
A common support group program for those in addiction recovery that uses 12 steps, which helps individuals learn how to cope with their addiction.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
This behavior, when someone repeatedly tries to quit a substance but fails, is commonly seen in addiction. What is it called?
What is relapse?
In this stage, individuals experience setbacks where they return to previous behaviors or substance use, often can also be seen as a temporary lapse in their recovery journey.
What is relapse?
Long-term use of this hallucinogen can lead to persistent changes in mood and perception, with research showing that up to 1 in 4 frequent users may develop flashbacks or Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD).
What is LSD (acid)?
People with substance use disorders are at a higher risk for this heart-related condition, often caused by stimulant abuse like cocaine.
What is heart attack or cardiovascular disease?
This form of meditation, often used to help reduce stress and cravings, involves focusing on the breath and being present in the moment.
What is mindfulness meditation?
When a person is unable to stop thinking about using a substance or constantly plans when they’ll use next, it is known as what?
What is obsession or compulsive thinking?
This stage involves individuals actively modifying their behavior and overcoming any barriers to change, such as seeking professional help or joining support groups.
What is action?
Research indicates that this percentage of individuals who misuse medications such as painkillers and sedatives report using them for non-medical purposes within the past month.
What is 24%?