Substance Type
Alcohol
What are 2 positive effects from alcohol use?
Relaxation
Lighter Mood
What are 3 negative effects for alcohol use?
Slower reaction time; drowsiness; socially embarrassing behavior; use of illicit drugs; physical health problems
What can you do if you decide to stop using substances?
Make a personal sobriety plan to support your recovery goals.
Give an example of being physically dependent.
When you need to take larger amounts to get the same effect
Examples: Marijuana, Hash, THC
Cannabis
What are 2 positive effects of using cannabis?
Relaxation; "High" feeling
What are 3 negative effects from using cannabis?
Slower reaction time and poor coordination; apathy and fatigue; paranoia; anxiety or panic feelings; increased appetite, poor attention, concentration, and memory; visual distortions
List 3 common problems related to substance use.
increased symptoms/relapse, social problems, difficulties at work or school, daily living problems, legal problems, health problems, safety problems, psychological/physical dependence.
Give an example/describe being psychologically dependent.
When you spend a great deal of time using substances and giving up other activities
Examples: Cocaine, Amphetamines
Stimulant
What are 2 positive effects from using stimulants?
Alert feeling; Euphoria, good feelings
What are 3 negative effects from using stimulants?
How do substances interfere with psychiatric medications?
They often make them less effective.
What is a problem of daily living?
Examples of this included: not showering, not brushing teeth, difficulty with taking care of oneself
Examples: LSD, Ecstasy, Peyote, Mescaline
Hallucinogens
What are 2 positive effects of hallucinogens?
Heightened sensory awareness; feeling of well-being
What are 2 negative effects from using hallucinogens?
Bad "trips"; psychotic symptoms
How do you make an informed decision about using substances?
Weigh the advantages and disadvantages. List pros and cons.
Describe long-term health problems from use of substances.
Long-term alcohol use can lead to liver problems. Substances such as cocaine, heroine, and amphetamines is linked to infectious diseases.
Example: Heroin, Opium, Morphine, Vicodin, Demerol, Oxycotin
Opiates
What are 2 positive effects from using opiates?
Feeling of well-being; relaxation; reduced pain sensitivity
What are 3 negative effects from using opiates?
Drowsiness; highly addictive; risk of overdose
List 3 reasons people use substances.
socialize, improve their mood, cope with symptoms, and distract themselves from their problems
Define and give examples of social problems.
Conflicts with other people, Hanging out with the wrong kind of people, unable to meet expectations