Substance Types
This stimulant is commonly found in energy drinks and coffee
What is caffeine?
A common emotional symptom of addiction
What is anxiety or depression?
This type of meeting offers peer support for recovery
What is a 12-step meeting?
Addiction can negatively affect this type of relationship
What is family or romantic relationships?
This is the first step in recovery
What is admitting there is a problem?
This drug is often smoked and can cause paranoia or relaxation.
What is cannabis?
Physical sign of withdrawal from alcohol
What is shaking or sweating?
A place where people live while receiving intensive addiction treatment
What is residential treatment?
Addiction often leads to problems in this area of life
What is employment or school?
This person helps guide recovery and offers support.
What is a counsellor or sponsor?
This opioid is responsible for many overdose deaths in North America
What is fentanyl?
Behavioral change often seen in addiction.
What is isolation or secrecy?
This medication helps reduce cravings for opioids.
What is methadone or Suboxone?
Legal consequences of addiction may include this
What is incarceration or court involvement?
This plan outlines goals and strategies for recovery
What is a treatment plan?
This substance is legal but can lead to physical dependence and liver damage
What is alcohol?
A sign someone may be using opioids
What is pinpoint pupils?
This therapy focuses on changing thought patterns and behaviors
What is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?
Addiction can lead to this financial issue
What is debt or poverty?
This is a common relapse prevention strategy
What is avoiding triggers or building coping skills?
This drug is often used recreationally but can cause hallucinations and psychosis
What is LSD?
A symptom of stimulant use
What is increased heart rate or agitation?
This type of treatment involves the whole family
What is family therapy or family-based treatment?
Long-term substance use can cause this health issue
What is liver damage, heart disease, or mental illness?
This concept means returning to substance use after a period of sobriety
What is relapse?