About Addiction
Is Addiction a disease or a choice(in other words, what does it start with)?
Addiction is a disease that STARTS with a choice
What is a nickname for Meth?
Chalk, crack, ice, crank, crystal
Name one short and one long term side effect for Cocaine
Short Term; high heart rate, high blood pressure, tremors, constricted blood vessels. Long Term; loss of touch of reality, hallucinations, restlessness, panic attacks
Which gender has died from overdosing more than the other?
Male
What is ONE addiction factor?
Genetics, harder to quit, self-esteem, environment, inability to cope with stress, tragedy, intense withdrawal symptoms, etc.
What is a nickname for Marijuana?
Weed, grass, chronic, Mary Jane, hash, reefer
Name one withdrawal symptom of Heroin
Fever, depression, drug craving, mental health issues, sweating
How many people have died from overdosing on stimulants(Cocaine)?(in 2021)
53,495 people
What are the addiction consequences?(six)
Job, family, health, education, friends, and financial
What is a nickname for Cocaine?
Powder, sweet stuff, happy dust, shot, pimp
What is a Fentanyl overdose sign?
Confusion, sudden breathing difficulties, bluish discoloration of the nails and skin, loss of consciousness
How many people(in total) have died from drug overdosing(any opioid)?(in 2021)
106,699 people
How much more dopamine is released during addiction?
2-10 times as much dopamine is released
What is a nickname for Ecstasy?
Candy, happy drug, love drug, doves
What is a SHORT term effect for Marijuana?
Hallucinations, delusions, psychosis, increase in heart rate
How many high school seniors use Marijuana(every day)?
About 1 in 16 seniors use Marijuana every day
What is the most addictive drug?(in the US)
Cocaine(about 4.8 million people)
What is a nickname for Inhalants?
Duster, snappers, poppers, ozone
What is a consequence for Alcohol use?
Cancer, liver conditions, brain system alterations
How many teens have misused drugs at least once?
50%