Alcohol
Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to this organ developing conditions such as cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, and high blood pressure.
what is the heart?
One of the most common side effects of opiate use, especially when abused, is this condition, which involves the inability to pass stool.
What is consipation?
Short-term use of amphetamines can increase alertness and energy levels, but it can also lead to this common side effect, where a person experiences rapid heart rate and high blood pressure.
What is tachycardia? (elevated heart rate)
Over time, the body may develop this phenomenon, requiring higher doses of benzodiazepines to achieve the same effect.
what is tolerance?
Smoking is a leading cause of this chronic lung disease, which makes it hard to breathe and causes persistent coughing and wheezing.
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Chronic alcohol abuse can contribute to this type of cognitive decline, leading to memory loss and other impairments.
What is dementia?
This life-saving medication can reverse an opioid overdose if administered quickly.
What is naloxone (brand name Narcan)?
Amphetamines primarily affect this neurotransmitter in the brain.
what is dopamine?
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in several important functions including Reward and pleasure. Dopamine is often referred to as the "feel-good" neurotransmitter
Long-term use of benzodiazepines is associated with an increased risk of developing this mental health condition, characterized by persistent low mood and loss of interest.
What is depression?
Long-term exposure to nicotine, primarily through smoking, significantly increases the risk of this deadly disease, which starts in the lungs.
What is lung cancer?
This disease affects the liver and is caused by long term alcohol use.
What is cirrhosis?
An overdose of opiates can lead to this life-threatening condition, which involves slow or stopped breathing.
What is respiratory depression?
This condition, a psychological side effect of amphetamine abuse, involves feelings of paranoia, delusions, hallucinations and extreme anxiety.
What is amphetamine-induced psychosis?
Combining benzodiazepines with this type of substance can increase the risk of overdose, as both depress the central nervous system.
What are alcohol or opioids?
Exposure to secondhand smoke can increase the risk of this type of cardiovascular event, which occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked.
What is a heart attack?
Although alcohol may initially make you feel sleepy, it actually disrupts this stage of sleep, leading to poor rest.
What is REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep?\
REM sleep primary functions:
This medication, often used to treat opioid addiction, works by activating opioid receptors but with less intensity, helping to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
What is buprenorphine?
(subutex, suboxone)
Increase the risk of this serious medical condition, which occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, potentially causing paralysis or death.
what is stroke
This term refers to the slowing of thought processes and difficulty concentrating, a common effect of benzodiazepines.
What is cognitive impairment?
Smoking increases the risk of this condition, which occurs when the blood vessels become narrowed or blocked, reducing blood flow to the heart.
What is coronary artery disease?
This serious condition, often a result of liver failure, causes confusion, altered consciousness, changes in behavior, and death.
What is hepatic encephalopathy?
This highly potent synthetic opioid, originally developed as a painkiller and now a major contributor to the opioid crisis, is estimated to be 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.
What is fentanyl?
Regular use of amphetamines can cause this serious cardiovascular condition, which involves narrowed arteries and an increased risk of heart attacks.
What is heart disease or cardiovascular disease?
The antidote for benzodiazepine overdose
What is Flumazenil?
Flumazenil works by blocking the benzodiazepine receptor in the brain, reversing the sedative effects of the drug.
Smoking accelerates the appearance of this, particularly on the skin, leading to wrinkles, sagging, and loss of elasticity.
What is premature aging or wrinkling?