Substance Use
Marijuana, Non-Medical prescription drug use, and Alcohol use.
What substances are abused at a high rate in America?
The final step in the progression from substance abuse to dependence.
What is Addiction?
Responsible for more than 100,000 deaths each year in the United States.
What is overdose?
Liver disease, certain cancers, cardiovascular disease and stomach bleeding.
What health problems are associated with substance use?
The use of drugs or alcohol, and includes substances such as cigarettes, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, inhalants, and solvents. Often referred to as a "mind altering substance".
What is Substance Use?
Alcohol Use Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, black outs, birth defects, fatalities and injuries, and possibly engaging in unsafe sexual behavior.
What are consequences of substance abuse?
Excessive use of psychoactive drugs such as alcohol, prescription medications, or illegal drugs. It can lead to physical, social, or emotional harm.
What is Substance Abuse?
43% used an illicit drug within the past month.
Who are college students?
When someone starts experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
What is a major sign of addiction?
A public health crisis; impacts communities, families, jobs, physical health.
What is a Substance Use Disorder (Addiction/Dependence)?