Substance Abuse and It's Effects
This is the process of physically adapting to a substance, often leading to withdrawal symptoms when the substance is not available.
What is tolerance?
This mental health disorder is often triggered by traumatic events and can cause flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
This is a process in which someone learns to live without a substance, often with support from therapy, groups, and family.
What is recovery?
This is a common sign of alcohol abuse, where the person has trouble remembering events from when they were intoxicated.
What is blacking out?
Regular physical activity can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety by releasing these "feel-good" chemicals in the brain.
What are endorphins?
This is a common mental health disorder that often co-occurs with substance use disorders and is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness or loss of interest.
What is depression?
This is a mood disorder that involves alternating periods of high energy (mania) and deep sadness (depression).
What is Bipolar Disorder?
This term refers to a support group for people who are in recovery from substance use disorders, typically following a 12-step program.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
This term refers to the behavior of lying or hiding substance use, which can be a sign of addiction.
What is denial or secrecy?
This is the term for the practice of focusing on and managing one’s emotional well-being, including self-compassion and stress management.
What is emotional regulation?
This term refers to the inability to stop using a substance, even when it causes harm.
What is addiction?
This disorder is characterized by an ongoing pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, often diagnosed in children.
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
This coping strategy involves consciously focusing on the present moment without judgment, often used to manage stress or anxiety.
What is mindfulness?
People who use this drug often display symptoms like dilated pupils, restlessness, and an intense desire to talk or move.
What is methamphetamine?
This practice, often associated with holistic health, involves using deep breathing and focused relaxation to reduce stress.
What is meditation?
This substance is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system and can lead to feelings of euphoria, increased energy, and anxiety.
What is cocaine?
This is an anxiety disorder in which a person experiences intense fear of social situations and worries about being judged or embarrassed.
What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
This technique involves identifying negative thought patterns and replacing them with more realistic, positive thoughts.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
This syndrome can be associated with alcohol or benzodiazepine use and may include shaking, sweating, nausea, and anxiety.
What is withdrawal syndrome?
Getting enough of this can help improve mental clarity, mood, and overall health, and is often recommended for people in recovery.
What is sleep?
This class of drugs is used to manage anxiety and panic disorders but can be highly addictive when misused.
What are benzodiazepines?
This mental health disorder causes the person to have a distorted body image and engage in unhealthy eating behaviors.
What is an Eating Disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa)?
These are strategies or actions taken to avoid high-risk situations, such as avoiding people, places, or things associated with substance use.
What are coping skills or relapse prevention strategies?
This is a psychological symptom often associated with stimulant abuse, where the individual feels overly confident, invincible, or even paranoid.
What is mania or paranoia?
Building this type of support system, which includes friends, family, and community members, is essential for long-term recovery
What is a social support system?