Addiction Basics
This disorder can involve alcohol, drugs, or both, and affects a person’s health, relationships, and daily life.
substance use disorder
These two things strongly affect a person’s risk for addiction: biology and this outside influence.
environment
Pinpoint pupils, slowed breathing, and unconsciousness are warning signs of this emergency.
overdose
Addiction is considered this kind of condition, meaning treatment can help and recovery is possible.
treatable condition
These drugs slow the brain and body down and may be prescribed for anxiety, sleep, or seizures.
depressants
T/F: Addiction does not discriminate, meaning it can affect people from all walks of life regardless of age, background, or income
true
Starting drug use at a very young age increases the chance of developing this later on.
substance use disorder/addiction
If a person is unconscious but breathing, you should place them in this position while waiting for help.
recovery position
Cost, stigma, and not knowing where to go are all examples of these.
barriers to treatment
These drugs speed the body up and can increase energy, alertness, heart rate, and risk-taking.
stimulants
Many people with addiction also struggle with this at the same time, showing why treatment often needs to address both.
mental health disorder/mental illness
Teenagers are considered higher risk because the brain is still doing this.
developing/growing/maturing
The first thing you should do in a suspected overdose emergency is this
call 911
Medication-assisted treatment, counseling, detox, rehab, and support groups are all examples of this
treatment/recovery support
Heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, and hydrocodone belong to this drug class.
opioids
Using more than one substance together, such as alcohol and marijuana, is called this
polysubstance use
A chaotic home, peer pressure, and poor school performance are all examples of these.
risk factors
This type of drug is especially known for causing deadly breathing suppression during overdose.
opioids
A return to use does not mean failure; in addiction care, it is commonly called this.
relapse
LSD, mushrooms, and ecstasy are commonly grouped into this type of substance.
hallucinogens
The main reason addiction education matters is because it can reduce this negative social attitude that keeps people from getting help.
stigma
People with anxiety, depression, or other psychiatric concerns may be more vulnerable to this.
substance misuse/addiction
T/F Fentanyl is especially dangerous because it is extremely powerful and is often mixed into other drugs without the person knowing.
true
Recovery often works best when treatment addresses both substance use and this other area of health.
mental health
Marijuana concentrates or “dabs” may be riskier because they contain much higher amounts of this psychoactive ingredient.
THC