Addiction 101
The two main components of addiction are physical dependence and this.
Psychological Dependence
This legal stimulant is the most widely used psychoactive drug in the world.
Caffeine
An unwanted change in the body that is not related to the main purpose of the drug.
Side Effect
Stimuli that lead to the desire to use again, typically stress or intense emotions.
Triggers
Continued support and treatment after completing a primary rehab program to maintain sobriety.
Aftercare
This chemical messenger in the brain is most associated with pleasure and reward
Dopamine
This opioid is commonly prescribed for pain after surgery.
Oxycodone
Vaping can cause irritation to this organ.
Lung
Tools developed that can be both internal and external to navigate barriers.
Coping Skills
A temporary feeling of intense euphoria and confidence that some people experience in the very early stages of recovery.
Pink Cloud
Avoiding people, places, and things connected to using is a key part of this.
Relapse Prevention
This stimulant drug can cause intense euphoria followed by a crash. Comes in a form of powder.
Cocaine
Drugs like heroin and prescription pain killers mimic this brain chemical to relieve pain.
Endorphins
A key component of a strong recovery plan involving trusted people.
Support System
Using substances to alleviate physical and/or emotional pain.
Self-Medicating
These are the stages of change in addiction recovery.
Pre-contemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
This synthetic opioid is up to 100 times stronger than morphine.
Fentanyl
Chronic hepatitis C infection sometimes spread by shared needles, increases the risk of this cancer.
Liver Cancer
The process of avoiding people, places, and things that are associated with substance use.
Reducing/eliminating environmental risk factors
A public health approach that focuses on reducing the negative consequences of substance use, rather than demanding complete abstinence.
Harm Reduction
These three brain structures are primarily damaged by substance use.
Basil Ganglia
Extended Amygdala
Prefrontal Cortex
This naturally occurring opioid is derived directly from the opium poppy.
Morphine
At least 3 factors that determine the effects a drug might have on the body. *Bonus points if all five are named*
The way the Drug enters the body.
The dose/amount of drug taken at one time.
The weight, age, and health status of person
The emotional state of the person
Whether the person Is taking more than one drug at the same time.
Indicators that communicate something is wrong or abnormal. Could be physical, emotional, or mental indicators.
Early Warning Signs
A self-empowering support group that uses cognitive-behavioral principals.
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