This chemical contained in cigarettes increases heart rate and blood pressure, reduces appetite, and increases the potential for cardiovascular issues.
Nicotene
Dr. Pemberton first used this drug in this product during the late 1800's as a treatment for everything from toothaches to drowsiness. (2 answers)
Coca-Cola & Cocaine
Founded by Bill W. and Dr. Bob
AA
This drug is the leading cause of users developing clinical depression.
Heroine (opioids)
Dying of a heart attack in 1977, this singer succumbed to the long-time abuse of prescription medication. Upon his death, 43 different types of pills were found in his bathroom.
Elvis Presley
Three top forms of cancer caused by smoking are lung, heart and this.
Throat (esophagus)
Grown by early colonists in America, this drug was not sold in pharmacies until the 1850's.
Marijuana
Bill W's wife Lois founded this program in 1951 to assist families of those receiving treatment.
Al-anon
This chemical in the brain has been addiction and activated by drugs such as cocaine and amphetamines, and methylphenidates.....and Tik Tok.
Dopamine
This "Back to Black" singer died in 2011 from alcoholism.
Amy Winehouse
Though no less dangerous, these types of cigarettes were rumored to contain fiberglass in the 1990's.
Menthol
First developed by a chemist in 1898, this drug was an epidemic in the US by 1912.
Heroine
Founded by John and Cheryl Baker in 1991 and supported by Pastor Rick Warren, this 12-step program is Christian-based.
Celebrate Recovery
Drugs that make a person feel good are proven to release this chemical.... which can also be released by exercise.
Endorphins
It's possible his parties were an animal house, but this comedian/actor died from a cocaine/heroin overdose in 1982.
John Belushi
A 25-billion-dollar lawsuit filed by the US Government resulted in this company having to create an anti-smoking campaign to educate the public.
Phillip-Morris
Developed in Belgium in 1960, this drug was first administered intravenously in America as an analgesic (pain reliever) in the late 60's. Today it has become an epidemic in the US with this country leading the world in exportation (trafficking).
Fentanyl
Developed in 1953 by this man, Narcotics Anonymous holds nearly 70,000 meetings weekly throughout 144 countries.
Jimmy Kinnon
This term is "raised" when a user must increase the amount of a substance they are consuming in order to get the same effect or greater.
Tolerance Level.
Discovered face down in her bathtub on the night of the 2012 Grammy Awards, this vocalist died from a cocaine overdose in conjunction with a heart condition.
Whitney Houston
Though often thought it is a new product, the prototype for this device received a patent in 1960s but did not receive nicotine until a decade later.
E-Cigarettes (electronic cigarettes)
This drug was developed in Germany as an appetite suppressant and first detected in the US in 1970. The effects of the drug include producing high energy, distortions in time and perception, and enhanced enjoyment of tactile experiences but please don't think I'm raving about it.
Ecstasy
This program was developed in 1994 as a form of recovery support self-empowerment on scientific principles and is based upon a 4-point plan achieved through Cognitive Based Therapy Skills.
SMART Recovery
These are the pathways that transmit signals in the brain in order to send, receive and process. These pathways can be manipulated depending on the drug the body consumes.
Neurotransmitters
Not sure if Bobby was with her at the time but this 1960's icon died at the age of 27 from a heroin overdose.
Janis Joplin