Watchdog
(Signs and Symptoms)
Mental Health
Substance Abuse
Treatment
Consequences
100

Carly has been using prescription pain killers daily for 14 days before recently running out. When you saw her today she looked very sweaty, her eyes were red, and she trembled from having chills. She also complained of having stomach cramps and nausea.

What is Carly experiencing?

What are withdrawal symptoms

100

Billy is typically a shy kid. Today during his presentation, he was observed to be sweating profusely, breathing heavily, and he had a hard time calming himself.

What is Billy experiencing?

What is anxiety

100

This illicit drug is most commonly referenced by rappers like Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg. It is also widely associated with Bob Marley.

 What is Marijuana or Cannabis 

100

This form of treatment often includes a 5 to 10 day stay at a medical facility where medications are provided to the patient to aid in ridding the body of harmful substances.

What is detox

100

Every day in the United States, about 32 people die in these types of accidents.In 2020, 11,654 people died in these types of traffic related accidents. 

What is DUI

200

After being invited to a freshman party, your friend Victor is constantly over at the local Frat house partying. He has begun to show a disinterest in anything not related to partying and you notice he often smells like alcohol. Victor is showing the early signs of what?

What is alcoholism?

200

Michaela just recently lost interest in her everyday activities. She's not sleeping, eating enough, and is sad. Michaela has also been crying a lot more and wishes to be left alone.

What is depression?

200

What did Rick Ross put in his date's champaign that she did not know about?

 What is Molly

What is a Date Rape Drug

200

This treatment can last between three to six months or inpatient, which could be longer. It is a process of treatment and therapy that refrains individuals from using substances.

What is drug rehabilitation?

200

What types of cancers form when too much alcohol is consumed over time?

What are colon, liver, and oral cancer?

300

Your friend John is beginning to fall asleep in the first class you have together on Wednesdays at 9 A.M. When you ask him if he is getting enough sleep, he tells you he is having to stay up until 4 A.M. to cram for his Spanish class he is failing. What is the suggested amount of time a college student is supposed to sleep?

What is 7 hours?

300

Derived from the Coca Plant, this drug is widely known to be trafficked by groups like the Cartel and the Mafia. It is also known to be a commonly used party drug that has many street names.

What is cocaine?

300

This form of treatment is held with 2 or more people and a counselor and heavily relies on the participant's input.

What is group therapy?

300

This opiate contributed to over 50,000 deaths due to overdoses reported in 2020.

What is Fentanyl?

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