Types of Substance Use Disorder
This substance use disorder is characterized by an inability to control drinking despite negative consequences and withdrawal symptoms when not consuming it.
What is alcohol use disorder?
This physiological response occurs when substance use is reduced or stopped, often leading to further use to alleviate symptoms.
What is withdrawl?
This influence often contributes to initial substance use, especially among adolescents and young adults.
What is peer influence/social pressure?
Often contributing to self-medication, this risk factor links conditions like depression and PTSD to an increased likelihood of developing substance use disorder.
What is underlying mental health condition?
Chronic use of alcohol, cannabis, or other substances can impair cognitive function, leading to difficulties in recalling past events, a condition commonly referred to as this.
What is memory loss?
This stimulant use disorder is marked by compulsive cravings and binges of a drug derived from coca leaves, often leading to severe psychological and physical effects.
What is cocaine use disorder?
Over time, a person may need more of a substance to achieve the desired effect.
What is tolerance?
Many individuals have this about substances leading to trying them first time
What is curiosity about substance effects?
In an emotional relapse, you are not thinking about using. But your emotions and behaviors are setting you up for a possible relapse in the future.
The signs of emotional relapse are: (list at least 3)
What is: anxiety, intolerance/irritability, anger, defensiveness, mood swings, isolation, not asking for help, not going to meetings, poor eating habits, poor sleep habits, any other addictive or risky behavior.
Impaired judgment due to substance use often leads individuals to engage in these types of actions, which can include reckless driving, or violence.
What are unsafe, illegal, or at-risk behaviors?
Despite its increasing legalization, heavy and persistent use of this substance can lead to dependence, withdrawal symptoms, and impaired functioning.
What is cannabis use disorder?
A hallmark of substance use disorder, this intense feeling compels individuals to seek and use a substance.
What is craving?
Some individuals use substances to get this effect in professional or academic settings
What is performance enhancement?
The most common mental health condition in the U.S.
What is anxiety?
A life-threatening disease is strongly linked to chronic tobacco and alcohol use, affecting organs like the lungs and liver?
What is cancer?
Nicotine is the addictive component in this substance, leading to a disorder that remains one of the leading causes of preventable disease worldwide.
What is tobacco use disorder?
A sudden, overpowering fright response or feeling of terror for no known reason is an example of this.
What is a Panic Attack?
Substance use sometimes used for this in relation to negative emotions or mental health challenges
What is emotional escape?
What month is National Recovery month?
September
Prolonged substance use often leads this mental health issue with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in daily activities
What is depression?
This disorder involves the misuse of prescription painkillers or illicit drugs like heroin, often leading to overdose and respiratory depression.
What is opioid use disorder?
Experts suggest incorporating activities and practices from five dimensions into your self-care routine. These five dimensions include: physical, mental, spiritual, ______ and ________.
Social and Emotional.
This pattern of substance consumption is characterized by frequent or daily use with little to no breaks, increasing the risk of dependence and negative health effects.
Excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner/family member/friend.
What is Codependency?
Sharing needles or engaging in high-risk behaviors can lead to these serious viral infections
What are hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV?