The Science
The chemical created in abundance on substances
What is "dopamine"
When a parent has an addiction the child is more likely to develop it
What is "genetics"
Your brain struggling to keep up with dopamine creation causing physical symptoms
What is "withdrawl"
The thought of harming or ending oneself
What are "suicidal thoughts"
A medicine that stimulates some of the brain but less than the usual drug to help get people off of it
What is "methodone"
Why does our body want to take more drugs
Because our brain is trained to seek rewards
Given by a doctor to help with some treatment
What is "prescribed painkillers"
Death due to overconsumption of a substance
What is "overdose"
A place where you can be watched while you take drugs and get clean needles
What are "safe injection sites"
A group around you insist you try a substance
What is "peer pressure"
A mental illness causing prolonged sadness and suicidal thoughts
What is "depression"
Talking to people about your issue to find ways they can offer help
What is "counselling"
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
What is "anxiety"