Types of Substances
This legal substance is the most commonly use addictive substance in the US.
Cocaine can cause this life threatening heart condition in minutes.
Heart attack.
Long term use of methamphetamine can cause severe dental problems, often referred to by which term?
Meth Mouth.
True or False: Substance use can LEAD to changes in some of the same brain areas that are disrupted in other mental disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, mood, or impulse-control disorders.
True!!! Very true!
True or False: Prescription drugs are always safe to use if prescribed by a doctor.
False!!
Commonly known as speed or crystal, this illegal stimulant has powerful effects on the central nervous system.
Methamphetamine
This short term effect of alcohol consumption impairs your ability to drive safely.
Reduced coordination.
Lung cancer. (And all cancers)
This term refers to the healthy ability to understand the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of another.
Empathy.
The process of safely removing drugs or alcohol from the body under medical supervision is called this.
Detoxification (detox)
This highly addictive opioid is responsible for many overdoses and is often mixed with other substances.
Fentanyl.
The effect of marijuana can impair your ability to focus or react quickly.
Slowed reaction time.
Chronic alcohol abuse can lead to this irreversible liver condition.
Cirrhosis
These hormones often referred to as "feel-good" hormones, are released during activities that promote well-being, like exercise, laughter, creative expression, and socialization.
Endorphins! :)
Possession of heroin is classified as this type of criminal offense in many states.
Felony.
This prescription drug class is often used to treat ADHD, is widely abused for its stimulant effects.
Amphetamines
After using inhalants, users may experience this temporary condition, often called a "head rush."
Using this synthetic drug over a long period of time can damage serotonin receptors, leading to depression, anxiety and impaired memory.
Molly (MDMA)
This neurotransmitter is closely linked to the mind's reward system and is commonly associated with pleasure and reinforcement, contributing highly to substance use disorders.
Dopamine
These medications (give the name) are often used in treating opioid addiction by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Methadone or Buprenorphine/suboxone
Prolonged use of this stimulant can lead to memory problems, learning difficulties, and aggressive behavior.
Cocaine.
This dangerous short-term effect of heroin can stop a person from breathing.
Respiratory depression.
Long term cocaine use can lead to the destruction of this part of the nose.
What is a type of therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors?
CBT, cognitive behavior therapy.
This act, signed into law in 1970, regulated the manufacture, importation, and distribution of drugs in the U.S.
Controlled Substances Act.