MATs
An opioid antagonist that block opioid receptor sites, reversing the effects of an opioid overdose.
Naloxone (Narcan)
What does PRN stand for?
The name for the chemicals in the brain that can be increased and decreased by psychotropic medications.
Neurotransmitters
This substance is a neurotoxin and is a central nervous system depressant.
Alcohol
The body's physiological response of needing more of substance a to create an effect.
Tolerance
An opioid partial agonist that suppresses and reduces cravings for the abused drug.
Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Subutex)
An antihistamine that blocks Serotonin to reduced anxiety.
Hydroxyzine Pamoate/HCL (Vistaril)
This psychotropic is commonly used to treat anxiety and insomnia.
Seroquel (Quetiapine)
These substances are naturally derived from the opium poppy plant.
Opiates/Opioids
The process in which the body rids itself of drugs.
Detoxification
An antagonist medication that blocks euphoric and sedative effects of intoxication. It works for opioids and alcohol.
Naltrexone
An antihypertensive medication that triggers the brain to relax the blood vessels, which aids in the relieving anxiety.
Clonidine (Catapres)
This class of medications balances the extremities of mood such as mania (highs) and depression (lows).
Mood Stabilizers
These substances speeds up the body's systems, causing a person to be more awake and alert. An overuse of these drugs can cause heart problems, insomnia, loss of appetite, and a dangerous body temperature.
Stimulants
Female talk show host who was addicted to crack cocaine in 1995.
Oprah Winfrey
This medication lessens the painful symptoms of opioid withdrawals and blocks the euphoric effects opiate drugs.
Methadone
This medication blocks the action of Serotonin in the body which aids in reducing nausea and vomiting.
Ondansetron (Zofran)
SSRI are antidepressants that work by increasing this brain chemical progressively over time.
Serotonin
This is an opioid that is 50-100 times stronger than morphine and is a major contributor to fatal overdoses nationwide.
Fentanyl
This actor struggled with his drug addiction early in his career and was arrested in possession of heroin and cocaine. He was able to "avenge" his public image by getting sober.
Robert Downey Jr.
Use for treatment of alcohol dependency, blocks the euphoric effects and feelings of intoxication.
Vivitrol
A natural occurring hormone in the body that affects your rhythm of sleep.
Melatonin
This anti-anxiety medication works by balancing Serotonin and Dopamine in the brain.
Buspar
This lack of vitamin can cause "wet brain syndrome" due to alcohol abuse.
Thiamine (Vitamin B-1)
With continue substance abuse, the brain stops producing this brain chemical that enables rewards.
Dopamine