Substances
Early onset (before age 18) increases risk of cannabis use disorder and psychosis in some users
Marijuana
Severe dental problems and skin issues (sores, infections)
Meth
Substances that alter the way the body or mind functions; they can be legal (e.g., prescription medications) or illegal (e.g., certain recreational drugs)
drugs
Assess how the new thought changes feelings and behaviors.
Cognitive Restructuring
_____ is a natural and normal human emotion, but in the context of addiction it can become dangerous because it both drives substance use and is worsened by the effects of drugs, alcohol, and withdrawal
Anger
High potential for addiction; can cause cardiovascular problems, stroke, and severe mental health issues.
Cocaine
Nasal damage (loss of smell, nosebleeds) from snorting
Cocaine
Taking too much of a drug, causing severe health issues or death
Overdose
By recognizing what’s within your control, you can reduce frustration and anxiety from trying to control the uncontrollable
Hula Hoop Tool
Relapse
Include prescription painkillers (e.g., oxycodone) and illicit opioids (e.g., heroin, fentanyl).
Opioids
It is commonly mixed with drugs like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine and made into pills that are made to resemble other prescription opioids.
Powdered fentanyl
They increase alertness and energy but can cause heart problems, paranoia, and addiction
Stimulants
Distract: Redirect your attention to another activity that requires focus, such as walking, reading, exercising, or a simple task like counting object
DEADS tool
Nausea, vomiting, sweating, tremors, muscle aches, fatigue, seizures
Withdrawal
A stimulant and hallucinogen often taken in social settings.
Ecstasy
“Leaky gut,” microbiome disruption, and increased colorectal cancer risk.
alcohol
They slow brain function, causing sedation and relaxation, but risk dependence and overdose
Depressants
P – Proceed Mindfully: Choose a response aligned with your goals and values rather than acting automatically.
STOP skill
Affects a person’s brain and behavior, causing compulsive drug or alcohol use even when it results in negative consequences.
Addiction
Impairs judgment, coordination, and reaction time; linked to accidents, liver disease, and dependence.
Alcohol
Respiratory problems from smoking (coughing, lung tissue damage).
Marijuana
It often appears in statements such as “I failed once, so I’ll always fail.”
Overgeneralization
Watch it fade: Most urges diminish within minutes if not acted upon.
Urge Surfing
Prescription drugs are safer than illegal drugs
Continued use leads to ______ meaning more of the drug is needed to achieve the same effect.
False
Tolerance