Alcohol
Drinking alcohol in large amounts over time can damage this vital organ, potentially leading to cirrhosis
What is the liver?
Opioid overdose can be treated with this medication, which reverses the effects of opioids, particularly respiratory depression
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
One of the most common side effects of benzodiazepines, especially in older adults, is this condition, which increases the risk of falls and fractures
What is dizziness or sedation?
This is one of the most noticeable long-term effects of methamphetamine use on appearance, involving severe dental decay and gum disease
What is "meth mouth"?
Quitting smoking can improve the sense of this, which is often dulled by the chemicals in cigarettes
What is taste or smell?
Chronic alcohol consumption can interfere with this part of the body, leading to impaired coordination and slower reaction times
What is the brain?
The misuse of opioids can lead to this life-threatening condition, where breathing becomes dangerously slow and can stop completely
What is respiratory depression?
This potentially dangerous side effect of benzodiazepine use involves confusion, memory loss, and difficulty concentrating, particularly at higher doses
What is cognitive impairment or memory problems?
Chronic abuse of amphetamines can lead to this mental health disorder, characterized by paranoia, hallucinations, and intense anxiety
What is amphetamine psychosis?
When nicotine enters the body, it stimulates this organ, causing an increase in heart rate and blood pressure
What is the heart?
Chronic heavy drinking can damage this part of the body, often leading to inflammation, ulcers, or cancer
What is the stomach?
Long-term opioid use can lead to a reduction in the brain’s production of this neurotransmitter, which is responsible for regulating mood, pleasure, and pain
What is dopamine?
During benzodiazepine withdrawal, this psychological symptom can manifest as an inability to concentrate or focus, leading to mental fog and confusion
What is cognitive impairment or "brain fog"?
Amphetamines increase the release of this neurotransmitter in the brain, which is associated with alertness, mood, and energy levels
What is dopamine?
Nicotine is a major risk factor for this condition, which causes the airways to become narrowed and inflamed, leading to difficulty breathing
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Heavy alcohol use is linked to an increased risk of developing this disease, which results from high blood pressure and can lead to kidney failure
What is kidney disease or nephropathy?
One of the main physical symptoms of opioid withdrawal, which occurs when a person stops using opioids after developing dependence, is this
What is severe pain or muscle cramps?
Benzodiazepine withdrawal often causes this symptom, which involves an intense and uncontrollable urge to move, especially in the legs
What is restless leg syndrome?
This condition, caused by the overstimulation of the central nervous system, is a serious side effect of high-dose amphetamine abuse, marked by fever, confusion, and organ failure
What is hyperthermia or heat stroke?
One of the long-term effects of nicotine use, this condition is often caused by prolonged smoking, leading to damage to the lungs and an increased risk of cancer
What is lung cancer?
Long-term use of this drug can cause brain damage, memory loss, and cognitive impairment, commonly referred to as
What is wet brain?
This synthetic opioid, which is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, has contributed to a rise in overdose deaths, especially when mixed with other substances
What is fentanyl?
This phenomenon, often seen after long-term benzodiazepine use, can cause symptoms like confusion, hallucinations, and agitation, particularly in elderly patients
What is delirium?
Chronic use of amphetamines can lead to this dangerous condition, where the heart beats irregularly, too fast, or too hard, increasing the risk of stroke or heart attack
What is arrhythmia or tachycardia?
Smoking nicotine is a major contributor to this disease, which occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke
What is atherosclerosis?