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Substances
Combined with Alcohol
Addiction
Startling Statistics
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100

THE OLDEST KNOWN INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE USED SPECIFICALLY FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES (EVEN DATING BACK TO BIBLICAL TIMES) 

WHAT IS ALCOHOL?

100
When mixed with alcohol, this drug creates an abnormally rapid heart rate and amplified impairment of cognitive, psychomotor, and driving performance.
What is Cannabis? (Marijuana) (Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse)
100

THIS REFERS TO THE UNPLEASANT PHSYICAL REACTION THAT ACCOMPANIES THE PROCESS OF CEASING TO TAKE AN ADDICTIVE DRUG.

WHAT ARE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS?

100

Each year in the United States, nearly 85,000 people die from this legal drug, making it the third leading preventable cause of death in our country.

What is alcohol? (Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism).

100
To politely yet firmly stand up for yourself when facing a trigger or difficult situation is called this.
What is assertiveness?
200
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Gambler's Anonymous are all examples of programs with this type of format that can support you in recovery.
What are 12-Step Fellowships?
200
When combined with alcohol, there is a greater risk of overdose and sudden death than either drug alone.
What is cocaine? (Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse)
200

ONE MAY EXPERIENCE THIS POWERFUL URGE OR DESIRE TO USE A SUBSTANCE.

WHAT ARE CRAVINGS?

200
Abuse of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs is costly to the United States, exacting this amount annually in costs related to crime, lost work productivity and healthcare.
What is 600 Billion?
200
This recovery network was established in the 1940s and started in California. It asserts that its therapeutic value for aiding people in recovery is that the program is based on people helping people.
What is Narcotics Anonymous?
300

One of these prescribed and federally regulated medications can help an opiate addicted individual start recovering from their addiction and structuring his or her life again.

What is Methadone, Suboxone, and Naltrexone.

300
This drug slows both heart rate and respiration, which can be fatal when mixed with alcohol.
What are Sedatives, Hypnotics, and Anxiolytics as well as opiates? (Heroin, oxycontin, percocet, morphine, Xanax, Librium, Valium, Benadryl, Ambien) (Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse)
300

THESE MAY BE PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, FINANCIAL, OCCUPATIONAL/VOCATIONAL AND/OR SOCIAL IN NATURE.

WHAT ARE CONSEQUENCES?

300
Almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction but only this percentage of them receive treatment.

What is 10% of Americans. 

300
After just one use, this drug can be seen in the brain and in toxicology screens for three to six weeks.
What is Marijuana?
400

THESE SUBSTANCES, WHEN TAKEN FOR LONG PERIODS, CAN INDUCE A MENTAL STATE OF HALLUCINATIONS AND EXTREME PARANOID DELUSIONS CALLED PSYCHOSIS.

WHAT ARE STIMULANTS?

400
When combined with alcohol, these drugs may cause impulsive violent behavior, but more research is needed.
What are Anabolic Steroids? (Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse)
400

THIS OCCURS WHEN SOMEONE REQUIRES MORE OF THE SUBSTANCE TO GET THE SAME EFFECT AND/OR THE SAME AMOUNT OF THE SUBSTANCE HAS A REDUCED EFFECT.

WHAT IS TOLERANCE?

400
There are now more than 13,000 people in this population who are struggling with addiction.
Who are newborn babies?
400
This term refers to an emerging family of drugs containing one or more synthetic chemicals related to an amphetamine-like stimulant found naturally in the Khat plant. Some users experience paranoia, agitation, and hallucinations; some even display psychotic and violent behavior, and deaths have been reported in several instances.
What is "bath salts"? (Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse)
500

Psychologist Milton Erickson asked an alcohol user struggling with sobriety to contemplate this plant, which subsequently caused the alcohol user to gain and maintain his sobriety.

What is a cactus? "could go for three years without water and not die"

500
When mixed with alcohol, this drug creates an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular effects, and may result in dangerously low blood pressure.
What is an inhalant? (Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse)
500

THESE 2 FACTORS GENERALLY CAUSE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS.

WHAT IS BIOLOGICAL VULNERABILITY AND STRESS?

500
This is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States.
What is Tobacco? (Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse)
500
This drug as an approved anesthetic in humans and was discontinued in 1965 because patients often became agitated, delusional, and irrational while recovering from its anesthetic effects.
What is PCP?