Alcholism
87Warning signs for alcoholism
drinking to deal with emotions, hanging out with new friends, pinking up bad habits, defensive, drinking just to drink.
What are some illegal substances?
Alcohol, Caffeine, Prescriptions, medications,Cannabis(marijuana) ,Nitrous (laughing gas), Tobacco.
Can someone be addicted to medication?
True
Why do people drink?
To feel good about themselves. Anxiety, stress, trauma, peer pressure, curiosity..etc
How can addiction affect your life?
It affect you negatively and it can hurt your relationships with your family and friends, you can hurt yourself in the process.
Can people change after drug addiction?
True
How do you know if you're alcoholism addiction?
you're getting cravings, failed attempts to try to quit and use more than needed.
What are some ways to avoid substances abuse?
Don't experiment with drugs/alcohol. Don't use random prescriptions without a doctors approval. Take the amount prescribed.
Are all people who do drugs bad people?
False
How can you cope with alcholism addiction?
You can think positive thoughts, get your mind off the substances, and staying active.
Why are specific substances illegal and have age limits?
It can be harmful for the body and the side effects that the substances give are deadly.
Are all drugs illegal?
True
Alcoholism's effect on family
Guilty feelings, unpredictable behavior, violence, neglect and isolation of family members
There are two drugs ranked as the "most addictive" but defintely very dangerous drugs. Which two do you think it is?
Heroin and Fentanyl
Prescription medications are always safe to use without a doctors advice? (Tylenol, Advil, Ibuprofen, Aspirin etc.)
False