Marijuana
This is the most commonly known psychoactive compound in marijuana.
What is THC?
This type of drug is alcohol.
What is a depressant?
This medication reverses opioid overdoses by blocking opioid receptors.
What is Narcan?
Methamphetamine significantly increases risk for this cardiovascular event.
What is a heart attack or stroke?
What are actions and hobbies called to avoid use?
What are coping skills?
Frequent high-THC use has been linked to increased risk of this mental health condition in vulnerable individuals.
What is psychosis or schizophrenia?
This mental health condition often co-occurs with alcohol misuse.
What is depression or anxiety?
This breathing-related condition is the primary cause of opioid overdose deaths.
What is respiratory failure?
Injection or smoking meth increases the risk of this infectious disease.
What is HIV or hepatitis?
True or False: Recovery is a destination that can be reached.
False: Recovery is an ongoing process.
This age group has the highest rates of marijuana use in the U.S.
Young adults; ages 18-21
Alcohol consumption increases risk for at least seven cancers, including this common one.
What is breast cancer
Stopping opioids suddenly can cause this severe but usually non-fatal process.
What is withdrawal?
Chronic methamphetamine use can cause this serious dental condition.
What is "meth mouth".
True or False: Addiction is an uncontrollable disease?
False: Recovery is possible!!
Who said this; "When I was a kid, I inhaled. Frequently. That was the point "
Who is Barack Obama
How many drinks does a woman or a man have to consume to be considered binge drinking?
What is 4 or more for women and 5 or men for men?
This natural opioid is derived from the opium poppy.
What is morphine
Long-term meth use can damage this brain function related to memory and emotion.
What is emotional regulation or memory?
This protective factor is one of the strongest predictors of long-term recovery success.
What is a support system?
Which category is marijuana classified as according to the Federal Law?
What is Scheduled One?
This means the USA government does not recognize marijuana as having any medical benefits and is highly addictive.
Chronic alcohol use can reduce the volume in this brain structure responsible for memory.
What is the hippocampus?
Who is the celebrity who struggled with opioid dependence after a cosmetic surgery? HINT: Her most-watched movie series is a Halloween classic.
Who is Jamie Lee Curtis
This brain chemical system shows long-term disruption after heavy meth use.
What is dopamine depletion?
Recovery improves outcomes in this brain area over time, even after damage.
What is executive function?
Ex: memory, emotional regulation, and self-control.