Nicotine Withdrawal
Nicotine: How to manage
Drugs
100
What happens when your lungs are clearing out mucous?
You cough!
100
How can you manage feeling tense/edgy?
- breathe deeply - go for a walk
100
What class of drug is ecstasy in?
What are hallucinogens
200
What happens when your body is craving nicotine?
You get tense/edgy
200
How can you manage not being able to sleep?
- drink less coffee, pop, energy drinks
200
What class of drug is marijuana in?
What are depressants
300
Why might you be sleepy all the time?
Because nicotine is a stimulant/gives you energy and without it, you might be more sleepy.
300
How can you manage coughing?
- drink more water - suck on cough drops
300
What class of drug is cocaine in?
What are stimulants
400
What's a good sign when you're on your way to recovery and have more energy?
You feel restless/bored.
400
What are the 4 D's of management?
Drink water Delay Deep breathe Do something else
400
Feelings of depression, anxiety, nausea, aches, dull in your mental processes, fatigue, irritability or paranoia - these feelings can last for days, weeks, or months
What is withdrawal?