Substance Abuse

cigarettes

tobacco/nicotine

cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, vaping products

tobacco/nicotine

caffeine

stimulants

cocaine

stimulants

methamphetamines

stimulants

ritalin

stimulants

adderall

stimulants

caffeine, cocaine, methamphetamines, ritalin, adderall

stimulants

THC

cannabinoids

CBD

cannabinoids

marijuana

cannabinoids

THC, CBD

cannabinoids

alcohol

depressant

GHB

depressant

xanax

depressant

valium

depressant

heroin

opiates

codeine

opiates

morphine

opiates

oxycontin

opiates

vicodin

opiates

percocet

opiates

MDMA

hallucinogens

mushrooms

hallucinogens

PCP

hallucinogens

LSD

hallucinogens

psychotherapy

face to face interaction

intervention

an influencing force or act that occurs in order to modify a state of affairs

group therapy

a popular setting for different support groups, where group members can share and learn from the experiences of others

1st step of the addiction cycle

voluntary or involuntary use of a drug

2nd step of the addiction cycle

Neurotransmitter is sent in larger amounts than normal because of drug use

3rd step of the addiction cycle

Brain adapts to drug use by sending less neurotransmitter receptors

4th step of the addiction cycle

Brain needs the drug or withdrawals to return to normal dopamine levels

What is an effect of substance abuse disorder?

Impaired Brain Functionality