Effects of Substance Abuse on the Body and Mind
The type of addiction is when the BODY itself feels a direct need for a drug.
Physical Dependency
Substance abuse can strain relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners, leading to ______, _____ _____, and ________.
Conflicts, Broken Trust, and Isolation.
This distortion involves seeing things in black and white, with no gray areas or room for middle ground. Example: "If I can't completely quit using drugs, then I'm a complete failure."
All-or-Nothing Thinking
This actor/comedian who lived in the bay area struggled with addiction and substance abuse. He committed suicide in 2014.
Robin Williams
Negative, incorrect beliefs, stereotypes, and labels are another name for this
Stigma
The type of addiction is when the MIND sends the body a message that it needs more of a drug.
Psychological Dependency
Substance abuse can interfere with ____ or ______ performance, leading to absenteeism, decreased productivity, or job loss.
work or school
This distortion occurs when individuals believe that their emotions reflect reality, disregarding evidence to the contrary. Example: "I feel hopeless and worthless, so there's no point in even trying to recover."
Emotional Reasoning
The singer songwriter of Piano Man struggled with alcohol abuse for years before entering rehab.
Billy Joel
Behaviors characterized by the repeated, compulsive seeking or use of a substance despite consequences, and a need for an increased amount of the substance, as time goes on, to achieve the same effect.
Addiction
Substance abuse can cause or contribute to the emergence of ___________ _______ such as paranoia, hallucinations, agitation, or mood swings.
Psychiatric Symptoms
Substance abuse can lead to _________ _________, including heightened irritability, mood swings, anxiety, or depression.
Emotional Instability
This distortion involves making sweeping conclusions based on limited or isolated incidents. Example: "I relapsed once, so I'll never be able to stay sober. I'm destined to be an addict forever."
Overgeneralization
This author, who wrote books such as Carrie and The Green Mile struggled with alcohol and prescription drug addiction for years.
Stephen King
The need to increase the dose over time to obtain the original effect. In other words, higher doses are needed to produce the same effect experienced initially.
Tolerance
Substance abuse is often linked to the development or exacerbation of ______ ______ _________ such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or psychosis.
Mental Health Disorders
Substance abuse can contribute to legal issues such as ___, ___________ _______, or __________ __ ______ __________.
DUI (driving under the influence), possession charges, or involvement in criminal activities.
This distortion involves focusing only on negative aspects while ignoring positive aspects of a situation. Example: "I messed up at work because I was hungover. I'm a complete failure and everyone must think I'm incompetent."
Mental Filtering
This Marvel actor has struggled with alcoholism over the years.
Robert Downey Jr.
The process by which a poison or toxin is removed from the body and generally medically supervised treatment designed to purge the body of intoxicating or addictive substances.
Detox
Physical Health Effects include:
Organ Damage, Weakened Immune System, Cardiovascular Issues, Respiratory Problems, Gastrointestinal Issues
Social and Emotional Effects of Substance Abuse Include:
Relationship Problems, Occupational and Educational Issues, Legal Problems, and Emotional Instability
This distortion occurs when individuals believe that they are solely responsible for events and outcomes, even when they are not. Example: "My loved one's addiction is my fault. If only I had done something differently, they wouldn't be in this situation."
Personalization
This actress who is most well known for playing Princess Leia has spoken out about having bipolar disorder and is in recovery from cocaine and prescription drug abuse.
Carrie Fisher
A neurotransmitter in the brain that is triggered by substances and causes a repeat in behaviors?
Dopamine