Drug Basics
This Type of Drug slows brain and body function.
What is a depressant?
What is tolerance
Alcohol lowers this ability first
Withdrawal symptoms may include anxiety, sweating, and nausas
What is withdrawal syndrome?
Substance use commonly damages these connections with others
What are relationships?
Alcohol belongs to this drug classification
What is a depressent?
When the body adapts and needs the drug to function normally
what is physical dependance?
Memory gaps caused by drinking are called this
What are blackouts
Withdrawal from this drug category can be life threatening.
What are sedatives or alcohol?
What are social or legal consequences?
These Drugs increase energy, alertness, and heart rate
Symptoms experienced when stopping substance use
what is withdrawal?
Substances often increase risky behaviors because they impair this skill
What is decision making?
One serious withdrawal symptom involving uncontrolled body shaking.
What are seizures?
Substances affect thinking, emotions, and this physical organ
the brain
A drug category that alters perception and reality
What are hallucinogens?
This happens when the brain begins prioritizing drug use over survival needs
What is addiction?
Mood Swings, agression, or depression are examples of these drugs effects
What are psychological effects?
Using again to stop withdrawal symptoms is called this cycle
what is the addiction cycle?
Loss of control over the use despite intentions to stop show
What is addiction?
Using Multiple substances at the same time is called this
What is polysubstance use?
Continuing use despite negative consequences describe this disorder
What is substance use disorder?
Driving while intoxicated increases risk because of slowed this
What is reaction time?
Medical supervision during withdrawal is known as
What is detoxification?
Recovery requires changes in people, places, and these
What are habits or behaviors?