Definitions
Misuse of drugs can cause changes in cognition, behavior, or emotions. When there is a loss of control or continued use despite negative consequences, it becomes:
Substance Use Disorder/Dependence.
What is a trigger?
Something that can cause cravings or urges to use.
What is BAC?
Blood Alcohol Content represents the percentage of alcohol to blood.
a stimulant found in sodas, coffee and tea.
What is caffeine?
Caffeine & cocaine
What are 2 of the main drugs in the family of stimulants?
Repeated exposure to a drug causing it to be less effective, leading the person to want/need more of it to bring about the initial effect(s).
What is tolerance?
What are at least two types of triggers?
Internal/External
or (environmental, psychological, emotional, cognitive, etc.)
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms that can be lethal and typically include tremors, racing heart, hallucinations, confusion, etc., and are in need of medical supervision.
What are withdrawal effects from alcohol?
A stimulant found in cagarettes and chewing tobacco.
What is nicotine?
Increase levels of dopamine, also used in treating ADHD in children.
What are amphetamines?
This is when you go back to use after a period of stopping.
Relapse
People, Places, Things
External Trigger
Dizziness, loss of understanding, blackout, unconsciousness, blurry vision, and impaired coordination and reflexes.
What are the effects of alcohol.
Opioid drug that brings about euphoria initially, but leads to agitation after the euphoria fades.
What is heroin?
When your body becomes physically dependent on a drug, your body goes through this when it doesn't have it
Thoughts and Feelings
Internal Trigger
This organ does the most work in ridding alcohol from your body.
What is liver?
this stimulant is often prescribed for people who are diagnosed with ADD or ADHD.
What is Ritalin, Adderal or Concerta?
Drugs which bring about significant changes in perceptual and sensory experiences.
What are hallucinogens?
Many drugs cause the release of this chemical in our brains, which leads us to want it again
Dopamine
What are two ways to handle triggers that cannot be avoided?
1. self-soothing
2. reach out for support
3. problem solve
4. assertiveness/refusal skills
Name at least 3 long term affects of alcohol on the body and mind.
1.Lead to cancer of the mouth, esophagus, pharynx and larynx, liver, stomach, ovaries, breast, prostate, and small intestine. 2. Affects parts of the brain and nervous system that control breathing, heartbeat, and related body functions which causes many deaths. 3. Associated with cardiovascular disease, and neurological damage 4. Psychiatric problems such as depression, anxiety, and antisocial personality disorder
What are stimulants?
Stimulants are drugs that speed up the functions of the central nervous system and make the user more aware of the environment. Some examples include Caffeine, nicotine, and methamphetamine.
Drugs that have a calming effect on the central nervous system, including alcohol and benzodiazepines.
What are depressants?