Marijuana
Cognitive effects of this drug include disorientation, altered perception, unsteady coordination, decreased decision-making skills, and this reason for problems in carrying out tasks
What is memory loss
This medication is used to help alcohol dependence
What is naltrexone (vivitrol)
This is a common side effect that occurs impacting our GI system
What is constipation
Name 2 stimulants
What is cocaine, meth, caffiene, nicotine, mdma
When a person's desires for a drug comes up, but they are not actively using the substance
What is a craving
These are two common negative mental effects that can happen after using
What is paranoia and anxiety/panic
This part of the body is responsible for metabolizing alcohol
Liver
This is a short-term effect that can make operating machinery dangerous
What is drowsiness or confusion
Stimulants frequently cause this issue, which can lead to heart attack or stroke
What is high blood pressure
These typically take place either virtually or in a private space, and are peer led groups to help recovery
What is AA/NA
Long-term use is linked to lower levels of this neurotransmitter, causing the brain to "need" the drug
What is dopamine
This part of the brain is affected by alcohol, causing a person to "black out"
What is the hippocampus
This medication reverses overdose effects of opiates
What is narcan (naloxone)
Physical side effects of this drug include jitters, anxiety, and insomnia
What is caffiene
Acronym that helps people identify 5 main causes of relapse and is often used in relapse prevention
What is HALTS
Marijuana in some cases, taken in high-doses, can cause this mental effect
What are hallucinations
Excessive consumption in a short period of time can lead to this life-threatening condition, where the brain's ability to control breathing stops
What is alcohol poisoning
This is a legally protected act that encourages calling 911 during an overdose without fear of arrest
What is the Good Samaritan law
This is an effect of a stimulant crash
What is fatigue or depression
When a person gives in to a craving for drug use, but is able to stop themselves after the use
What is a lapse
Long-term use impacts which organs in the body
What are the heart, lungs, and brain
This is a medical condition that can result from alcohol use disorder, usually is known by "BE FAST"
What is stroke
Long-term use can damage these 2 organs
What is the liver and kidneys
T or F: when you're smoking a cigarette, you're using a stimulant
True
Stage that is always happening, it can be identified by having extensive sober time, along with changes in emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being
What is recovery