DRUGS
This common prescription for pain relief is highly addictive when misused.
What is PAIN PILLS/PAIN KILLERS?
A recovery method where the person avoids all substances.
What is Abstinence-based treatment?
This “feel-good” neurotransmitter is often hijacked by drugs.
What is Dopamine?
A common mental health condition linked to excessive worrying.
What is Anxiety?
A powerful opioid originally marketed for severe pain, now linked to widespread addiction.
What is OXYCONTIN?
A treatment combining buprenorphine and naloxone to reduce cravings.
What is Suboxone?
Natural painkillers produced by the brain.
What are Endorphins?
A mental health condition marked by sadness and hopelessness.
What is Depression?
This synthetic opioid is up to 100 times stronger than morphine.
What is FENTANYL?
This approach focuses on minimizing risks rather than demanding complete abstinence.
What is Harm Reduction?
This factor explains why some families have higher addiction risk.
What are Underlying Genetic Components?
The influence of friends encouraging risky behavior.
What is Peer Pressure?
A medication used both to treat pain and opioid addiction.
What is SUBOXONE?
A one-on-one approach with a trained professional.
What is Individual Therapy?
Addiction alters this brain system, making quitting difficult.
What is the Reward Pathway?
A feeling of responsibility or regret for a past action.
What is Guilt?
This illegal opioid is often injected and has a high risk of overdose.
What is HEROIN?
A supportive approach where people share experiences and strategies together.
What is Group Therapy?
Research suggests both biology and this factor shape addiction vulnerability.
What is Environment?
This connection explains why many with substance use disorder also face mental health issues.
What is a Dual Diagnosis?