Addictions
Alcohol
Opioids
100
What is an addiction??
A life long disease of the brain
100
How commonly is alcohol used?
Most common substance that is used
100
State one way that opioids affect your body?
sweating, nausea, constipation, fatigue, confusion, respiratory depression.
200
Name 2 risk factors of addictions
family history, male, peer pressure, age when substance abuse started, lack of support, taking a highly addictive substance, inability to cope in certain situations, or anxiety, depression and loneliness
200
Name 2 effects that alcohol has on your body
-heightened emotions -impulsivity -impaired memory -impaired speech -”black-outs” -confusion -coma -increased risk for suicide, and depression -Death at high levels of consumption
200
name 2 opioids
Heroin morphine oxycodone fentanyl hydrocodone speedball oxy’s smack horse dilly
300
Name 3 signs and symptoms of addictions
stop doing something they love, problems at school/work, spending money, changes in behavior, feeling they need to use the drug regularly, feeling they need the drug to deal with problems, they don't care about their appearance, & always thinking about where they will get their next dose
300
What is the 12 step program that helps alcoholics in recovery
AA Alcoholics Anonymous
300
what are the 2 effects produced by opioids?
pain relief and plessure
400
What is substance tolerance?
The need for larger amounts of a substance to achieve the desired affect
400
Name 2 withdrawal symptoms of alcohol
Nausea & vomiting, Visual disturbances, Headaches, Agitation, Seizures, Sweating, and Death
400
What are the 4 ways that you can take an opioid?
inject, snort, smoke, orally
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