Types of Substances
This legal but addictive substance is the most commonly used drug in the United States.
What is alcohol?
This neurotransmitter, often linked to pleasure and reward, is heavily impacted by drug use.
What is dopamine?
True or False:
You can't become addicted to prescription drugs if they are prescribed by a doctor.
What is False?
This group founded in 1935, provides peer support for individuals struggling with alcohol use.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
This singer of "Rehab" tragically passed away due to substance use in 2011.
Who is Amy Winehouse?
This highly addictive opioid is often prescribed for pain relief but has led to a major crisis.
What is oxycodone (or prescription opioids)?
Long term alcohol use can cause severe damage to this organ.
What is the liver?
True or False:
Marijuana is completed safe and has no risks.
What is False?
Medication assisted treatment (MAT) often includes this drug to help reduce opioid craving.
What is buprenorphine (or methadone)?
The opioid crisis gained national attention due to the rise of this powerful synthetic opioid.
What is fentanyl?
Known as "Molly" or "ecstasy", this party drug affects serotonin levels in the brain.
What is MDMA?
This life threatening condition occurs when someone drinks too much alcohol in a short period of time.
What is alcohol poisoning?
True or False:
Vaping is just as harmful as smoking cigarettes.
What is "I have a problem" (or acceptance)?
This Netflix documentary series highlighted the opioid crisis and Purdue Pharma's role in it.
What is "The Pharmacist" or ("Painkilller")?
This drug, often used in vaping products, is the active ingredient in marijuana.
What is THC?
This disorder can develop after repeated drug use, making it hard to stop despite negative consequences.
What is addiction (or substance use disorder)?
True or False:
Addiction is a choice and people can quit anytime.
What is False?
This term describes when someone returns to substance use after a period of sobriety?
What is relapse?
This government campaign in the 1980's and 1990's promoted the slogan "Just Say No".
What is the War on Drugs?
This hallucinogenic drug, originally used in medical settings, is know as "Special K."
What is ketamine?
What is "meth mouth"?
True or False:
Narcan (naloxone) can reverse an opioid overdose.
What is true?
Name two harm reduction strategies that help prevent overdose and disease transmission.
What are needle exchange programs and naloxone distribution?
This famous actor, known for roles in "The Dark Knight" and "Brokeback Mountain", died of an accidental overdose in 2008.
Who is Heath Ledger?