organ whose main purpose is to filter blood can be damaged by excessive use of alcohol
What is the liver
This drug can be found in coffee and tea.
What is caffeine?
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What is the legal limit in Alberta
adverse medical consequences linked to its use include; damage to the nasal passages, heart, respiratory, nervous and digestive systems.
What is cocaine.
Style of drinking that often leads to blackouts
What is binge drinking
Use of this drug has been linked to damage to the brain, high body temperature, serious heart problems and seizures.
What is methamphetamine?
This street drug,made from toxic chemicals mixed with over the counter cold remedies can cause permanent brain damage
What is crystal meth
Vomiting, sweating, irregular heartbeat, DTs seizures
What are the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
Extreme fatigue, hunger, irritable, mentally confused and depressed.
What are withdrawal symptoms from stimulants.
Symptoms of this often appear 2 -3 months into recovery and may include: hostility, anxiety, irritability, depression, exhaustion or fatigue, inability to sleep, trouble concentrating, inability to feel pleasure, trouble with memory, sensitivity to stressful situations.
What is PAWS?
how much and how often a person drinks, a person's age, genetics and general health status.
What are the factors that influence how alcohol effects the brain and body
These drugs speed up central nervous system
What are stimulants
This term describes lasting change to a person's brain throughout their lifetime.
What is neuroplasticity?
a journey worth taking
What is recovery?