Alcohol
The Physical Withdrawal Symptoms
Nausea/Vomiting
Body Tremors
Headache
Irregular Heart Beat
Tired
what Percent of Incarcerated Individuals Used/Abused Substances
80%
Signs of Overdose
Chest pain
Arrhythmias
Hypertension or hypotension
Difficult or labored breathing
Agitation
Hallucinations
Psychosis
Seizures
Rapid or slow heartbeat
Hyperthermia
I Creep Back in After Months of Not Using
Post Acute Withdrawal
Short Term Effects
Feelings of calm, sleepiness, confusion
Slowed or stopped breathing (can cause fatal overdose)
Nausea, vomiting
Constipation
The Psychological Withdrawal Symptoms
Depression/Anxiety
Restless/ Irritable
Confusion
Trouble Sleeping
Craving
Mood Swings
What Mental Health Conditions is commonly associated with alcoholism
Major Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar
PTSD
Personality Disorders
In High Doses causes
anxiety
tension
increased body temperature
nausea
tremor
seizures
coma or death.
I speed things up, slow my eating down
Stimulants
Signs of an Overdose
Cold, Clammy Skin
Cyanosis (Bluing Skin)
Pin Point Pupils
Slowed Respiration
unconsciousness
What is Excessive Drinking?
4 Or more drinks in a sitting for Women
5 or more drinks in a sitting for men
How Many Women Make Up Treatment Participation
20%
Withdrawal Symptoms
Anxiety
fatigue
severe depression
psychosis
intense drug cravings
I Alter a persons awareness of their surroundings and perception.
hallucinogens
Long Term Physical Effects
Addiction
Heart infection
Lung infection
Muscle pain
What if any is the difference between a Hangover and an Alcohol Withdrawal
Hangover- Consumed too much alcohol
Withdrawal- Have not consumed enough to function
What are the top misused substances in the United States according to NCDAC
1. Marijuana
2. Cocaine
3. Ecstasy
4. Methamphetamines
5. Heroin
Impacts of Overdose
Stroke
Heart Attack
Organ Problems due to Over Heating
I cause long term speech problems, memory loss, suicidal ideation and anxiety.
Hallucinogens' (Dissociative Drugs)
How does it impact/control pain
Long term use causes hyperalgesia- heightened sensitivity to pain.
How Much Did Alcohol Consumption increase or Decrease during Height of Covid Pandemic 2020
Increased 60%
How many Americans are currently struggling with drug or alcohol addition?
21 Million or 6%
Long Term Effects of Use
extreme weight loss
addiction
Severe dental problems ("meth mouth")
intense itching, leading to skin sores from scratching
anxiety changes in brain structure and function
confusion
memory loss
sleeping problems
violent behavior
paranoia—extreme and unreasonable distrust of others
hallucinations—sensations and images that seem real though they aren't
Common Reasons Youth use Substances
Fitting in
Socializing
Emotional Pain
Dealing with Life Experiences outside of their control
Difference between an Opioid and Opiate
Opioid includes man made substances that bind to opioid receptors in the brain
opiates are Natural substance abstracted from plants.
*All Opiates are Opioids but not all Opioids are Opiates*