Health Education
This word means having trouble controlling your use of alcohol or drugs, even when it causes problems.
What is addiction?
Staying away from all substances is called
What is sobriety/abstinence
Smoking or vaping drugs can irritate and damage this organ, causing coughing, wheezing, or breathing problem
What is the lungs
this Disney star has been open about her struggles with addiction and recovery.
Demi Lovato
Things like stress, family history, or using drugs early in life increase your chances of developing this.
What is addiction?
Groups like AA or SMART Recovery where people support each other in staying clean are called
What is a support group?
Heavy drinking over time can cause this organ to become inflamed or scarred, a condition called cirrhosis.
What is the liver
This rapper entered rehab in 2007 to address his substance use issues.
Who is Eminem
Using drugs changes this part of your brain, which makes it harder to make good choices or stop using.
What is the part of the brain that controls decision-making (the prefrontal cortex)
Rehab centers, counseling, and medicine to help you stop using are examples of
What is treatment
Suddenly stopping heavy alcohol use can cause this serious brain event
What is a seizure
This sitcom actor publicly discussed his opioid addiction in 2018 and encourages others to seek help.
Who is Matthew Perry
When you need more of a drug to feel the same effects
What is tolerance?
It’s really important to tell your doctor about the drugs you use and if you slip up, so they can help you stay safe.
hat is to make sure your medical care is safe and effective
Certain drugs slow down your heart rate and breathing, which can cause this dangerous drop in oxygen to your brain and body
What is respiratory depression
This famous author wrote a memoir about overcoming addiction called “A Million Little Pieces.”
Who is James Frey
Sharing needles or other injection equipment can spread these serious infections that affect your liver and immune system,
What are HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C?
A plan you and your support team make to help you stay on track, handle cravings, and avoid relapse
What is a recovery plan
Sharing needles or using unclean equipment can spread this serious virus that attacks the immune system
What is HIV/AIDs
This actor famously battled addiction and later founded a nonprofit focused on mental health and addiction recovery called the “Stella Adler Studio Foundation.
Who is Robert Downey Jr