Alcohol
Opiates
Amphetamines
Benzodiazapines
Nicotine
100

Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to this organ developing conditions such as cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, and high blood pressure.  

what is the heart?

100

One of the most common side effects of opiate use, especially when abused, is this condition, which involves the inability to pass stool.

What is consipation?

100

Short-term use of amphetamines can increase alertness and energy levels, but it can also lead to this common side effect, where a person experiences rapid heart rate and high blood pressure.

What is tachycardia? (elevated heart rate)

100

Over time, the body may develop this phenomenon, requiring higher doses of benzodiazepines to achieve the same effect.

what is tolerance?

100

Smoking is a leading cause of this chronic lung disease, which makes it hard to breathe and causes persistent coughing and wheezing.

What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

200

Chronic alcohol abuse can contribute to this type of cognitive decline, leading to memory loss and other impairments.

What is dementia?

200

This life-saving medication can reverse an opioid overdose if administered quickly.

What is naloxone (brand name Narcan)?

200

Amphetamines primarily affect this neurotransmitter in the brain.

what is dopamine?


Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in several important functions including Reward and pleasure. Dopamine is often referred to as the "feel-good" neurotransmitter

200

Long-term use of benzodiazepines is associated with an increased risk of developing this mental health condition, characterized by persistent low mood and loss of interest.

What is depression?

200

Long-term exposure to nicotine, primarily through smoking, significantly increases the risk of this deadly disease, which starts in the lungs.

What is lung cancer?

300

This disease affects the liver and is caused by long term alcohol use.

What is cirrhosis?

300

An overdose of opiates can lead to this life-threatening condition, which involves slow or stopped breathing.

What is respiratory depression?

300

This condition, a psychological side effect of amphetamine abuse, involves feelings of paranoia, delusions, hallucinations and extreme anxiety.

What is amphetamine-induced psychosis?

300

Combining benzodiazepines with this type of substance can increase the risk of overdose, as both depress the central nervous system.

What are alcohol or opioids?

300

Exposure to secondhand smoke can increase the risk of this type of cardiovascular event, which occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked.

What is a heart attack?

400

Although alcohol may initially make you feel sleepy, it actually disrupts this stage of sleep, leading to poor rest.

What is REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep?\

REM sleep primary functions: 

  • Memory Consolidation
  • Cognitive Function
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Physical Health: Regulates blood pressure, heart rate, and immune function.
400

This medication, often used to treat opioid addiction, works by activating opioid receptors but with less intensity, helping to prevent withdrawal symptoms.

What is buprenorphine?

(subutex, suboxone)

400

Increase the risk of this serious medical condition, which occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, potentially causing paralysis or death.

what is stroke

400

This term refers to the slowing of thought processes and difficulty concentrating, a common effect of benzodiazepines.

What is cognitive impairment?

400

Smoking increases the risk of this condition, which occurs when the blood vessels become narrowed or blocked, reducing blood flow to the heart.

What is coronary artery disease?

500

This serious condition, often a result of liver failure, causes confusion, altered consciousness, changes in behavior, and death.

What is hepatic encephalopathy?

500

This highly potent synthetic opioid, originally developed as a painkiller and now a major contributor to the opioid crisis, is estimated to be 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.

What is fentanyl?

500

Regular use of amphetamines can cause this serious cardiovascular condition, which involves narrowed arteries and an increased risk of heart attacks.

What is heart disease or cardiovascular disease?

500

The antidote for benzodiazepine overdose

What is Flumazenil?


Flumazenil works by blocking the benzodiazepine receptor in the brain, reversing the sedative effects of the drug.

500

Smoking accelerates the appearance of this, particularly on the skin, leading to wrinkles, sagging, and loss of elasticity.

What is premature aging or wrinkling?