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Uncontrollable craving for the drug, loss of control, use despite negative consequences, psychological dependence
What is addiction
Lowered inhibitions, increased heart rate, reduced need for sleep, no appetite, increased productivity, weight loss, changes in physical appearance
People, places, and things
What are triggers
Medication, behavioral therapy, groups, rehabilitation, inpatient, outpatient, medical, counseling
What are treatment options
Increased desire to sleep, loss of interest, weight loss/gain, sadness
What is depression
_______________ is the fastest addicting substance
What is nicotine
Respiratory failure, vomiting, death, drowsiness, reduction of pain, uncomfortable withdrawal
What are the effects of opiates
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time
The first stage of treatment
What is detoxification
Nervousness, worry, doubt, intrusive thoughts
What is anxiety
The most commonly abused drug across the United States
What is marijuana
Bone marrow damage, liver and kidney damage, blackouts, limb spasms, hearing loss, and the loss of brain cells from abusing what type of drugs?
What are inhalants
What is abstinence
Medication that provides relief from withdrawal symptoms
Seeing and hearing things that don't exist
What are hallucinations
Helps save lives, like an epipen.
What is NARCAN
Drug screens, frequent visits, limited travel distances, gives permissions after jail/prison
What is a probation officer
Someone that holds you accountable in a recovery program
What is a sponsor
Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, Celexa are all examples of?
Antidepressants
Suffering from a mental health illness and a substance use disorder at the same time
What is a dual-diagnosis
Most harmful route of administration of a drug
What is intravenous drug use
The user, the family, children, co-workers, parents, siblings, friends
Who are those affected by drug abuse
Coming together with others to learn about your addiction
What is group therapy
A person you talk to about your problems, addiction, and mental health
What is a therapist
Frequent shifts in mood
What is Bipolar Disorder