This liquid medication for opioid use disorder must be dispensed from a special facility and can't be picked up at a pharmacy
Methadone
This medication must be taken 3 times per day at a dose of 666 mg
Acamprosate
20
This neurotransmitter, often linked to happiness and well-being, is targeted by many antidepressants.
Serotonin
This disorder is characterized by periods of depression alternating with periods of mania.
Bipolar Disorder
This medication comes in films, tablets, or injections and works by being a partial opioid agonist
Buprenorphine
This injectable medication can help control cravings for alcohol and reduce binge drinking
Vivitrol (Naltrexone)
Smoking is directly responsible for approximately 90% of _____ cancer deaths and 80% of deaths caused by COPD.
Lung
This class of medications is meant to be used short-term to help quickly alleviate anxiety symptoms.
Benzodiazepines
This medication, which is also an element on the Periodic table, is used as a mood stabilizer.
Lithium
This medication can be used to reverse an overdose and is available in an intranasal and intramuscular form
Naloxone
This medication causes severe nausea and vomiting if consumed with alcohol
Disulfiram
This is a tablet that can be used to help you stop smoking, but is more often used as an antidepressant
Bupropion
How long does it take for antidepressants to start showing benefit?
4-6 weeks
This class of medications affects dopamine, and can be used to help treat paranoia, delusions, and hallucinations.
Antipsychotics
This medication is formulated in combination with Buprenorphine as a way to discourage injection use
Naloxone
How many ounces of wine is considered to be one standard drink?
5 ounces
This is a tablet medication that is used to help you stop smoking and can cause nightmares
Chantix (Varenicline)
Antidepressants, particularly SSRIS, are often used to treat not only depression but also this related conditions.
Anxiety
(long-acting) injectable
This veterinary medication is a contaminant that has recently been found in illicit opioids and can cause skin wounds
Xylazine
If left untreated, alcohol withdrawal can lead to this serious condition characterized by hallucinations, tremors, and high body temperature
Delirium Tremens
Nicotine gum should be chewed using this method to ensure that the nicotine is released and absorbed
Chew and Park
Bupropion
This medication requires good adherence because it can cause a life-threatening rash if too many doses are missed.
Lamotrigine