Alcohol
Past studies have suggested some health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption (like red wine). Does ongoing research support these findings?
No.
Recent research contradicts these claims, suggesting the safest approach is minimal to no alcohol intake.
True or False, Marijuana is not addictive.
False, Marijuana is Addictive.
Studies have estimated that 22% to 30% of people who use cannabis have the disorder. The strongest predictor of cannabis use disorder is how often someone uses it, but other factors, like a family history of drug use and how long a person has been using cannabis, age of first use.
NIH/NIDA
True or False
Nicotine is the drug that gets you addicted the fastest
True!
True or False
You cannot withdrawal from stimulants.
False, Stimulant withdrawal is very real.
While stimulant withdrawal is rarely physically fatal (unlike alcohol or heroin), it causes intense, unpleasant symptoms including severe depression, fatigue, extreme hunger, insomnia, irritability, and suicidal thoughts, hallucinations.
Someone who has experienced an ________ in the past is at much higher risk in the future.
Overdose
On average it takes 7-14 drinks a week for an individual to develop what?
Physical Dependancy
Although some people may turn to cannabis looking for relief of these _________ symptoms, studies show that use increases and or creates more types of them.
Mental Health Symptoms
Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal thoughts, Psychosis, Paranoia, Schizophrenia
Do studies show that quitting cigarettes in early recovery from Alcohol is a good or bad idea?
Good Idea!
Some research actually says that, contrary to what many people believe, quitting cigarettes in early recovery can actually benefit and support sobriety.
Researchers at Columbia University conducted a study that found that alcoholics who continued smoking after they stopped drinking were twice as likely to relapse as those who quit both cigarettes and alcohol.
https://wellnessretreatrecovery.com/quitting-cigarettes-early-recovery-good-bad-idea/
All Stimulants increase risk of which disease?
Fentanyl is how many more times more potent than morphine?
50-100 X
As little as 2-3 drinks can increase these two symptoms.
The greater the amounts of alcohol consumed and the more regular the intake, the more likely a person will be to develop them.
Anxiety and Depression Symptoms
Most studies show that marijuana does not treat ___________, and in most cases are found to be placebo or even made symptoms worse.
Physical Pain
NIH https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK224384/
People with ______ are significantly more likely to use Nicotine. Even though Nicotine is proven to increase baseline levels of _____.
Anxiety
Studies show that 30% to 45% of people with anxiety use tobacco, compared to just 18% of those with little to no anxiety.
However, Chronic nicotine use is linked to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and irritability.
What has been proven to be the most effective type of therapy for Stimulant Use Disorder?
Behavioral Therapies
Opioid use, particularly in high doses or for a long period of time, can cause changes in a person's body that can actually make them more sensitive to________.
Pain
What are 5 areas of the body that Alcohol can effect over time?
Gastrointestinal (GUT) system,Brain/ Nuerological System,Heart/Circulatory system,Immune System, Cancer Risk,Endocrine System -(Diabetes), Liver
Name 5 risks/impacts of Marijuana use.
Mental Health issues, Fertility problems, CHS, Overdose, Cardiovascular issues (heart), Addiction, Impaired driving, Brain development (lower IQ up to 8 points when used before age 25)
Which is the least dangerous for your health?
Cigarettes, Vaping, or Nicotine Pouches?
They are equally dangerous!
On average how long does it take for the brain to re wire itself from stimulant addiction?
2 years
Chronic opioid use has been linked to a weakened _________system.
Immune system.
Opioids suppress the immune response by altering the activity of immune cells, making individuals more susceptible to infections, including pneumonia, skin infections, and respiratory illnesses.
Name 3 ways that Alcohol Addiction is different than other substance addictions.
Socially acceptable
Legal
Deadly Withdrawals
Signs of Marijuana overdose
"greening out"
On average it can take approximately _____-______ times to quit nicotine permanently.
8-14 times!
Name 2 long term effects of Stimulant Use on the Brain.
What is "Tranq"?