Definitions
Anything you put in your body that changes you emotionally, socially, or physically.
What is a drug?
This organ is effected most by continuous alcohol use.
What is the liver?
Physically addictive substances used daily can bring these uncomfortable physical symptoms
What is withdrawal?
To be pushed into something because of the influence of people that are typically your own age.
What is peer pressure?
Your body produces more, and sometimes dangerous, levels of this in your stomach.
What is acid?
It takes more and more of a substance to get the same effect which often fuels the desire and need for using larger amounts
What is tolerance?
Meditation, mindfulness, exercise, therapy, calling a sober friend, and thinking of consequences are all examples of this useful tool in recovery.
What is a coping skill?
Battery acid, lighter fluid, poison, carbon monoxide, toilet cleaner, insecticide, candle wax, vinegar have all been found in varying types of:
What is a cigarette?
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem, particularly an addiction, is often referred to as this
What is denial?
Uncontrollable craving for the alcohol/drug, Loss of control, use despite negative consequences all describe:
What is addiction?
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is dopamine?
Every bad choice we make can mean we have to face these later. Addiction can cause people to foolishly ignore these repeatedly
What are consequences?
1. People
2. Places
3. Things
What are triggers?
Bone marrow damage, liver and kidney damage, blackouts, limb spasms,hearing loss and the loss of brain cells are consequences from abusing what type of drugs?
What are inhalants?
When you spend too much, use too much or too often and life problems are steadily piling up, it is a good sign you have lost this
What is control?