https://padlet.com/cassandra_davis2/d4ezyqrjvxjd Dangers of Alcohol, Tobacco, Opiates and Other Drugs en-us 2017-05-07 21:44:24 UTC 2024-04-11 10:37:14 UTC hello@padlet.com cassandra_davis2 https://padlet.com/cassandra_davis2/d4ezyqrjvxjd/wish/170391126 "Drug addiction is a complex illness characterized by intense and, at times, uncontrollable drug craving, along with compulsive drug seeking and use that persist even in the face of devastating consequences"(page 6). Risks for addiction come from biology, social environment, and age. Drug abuse is especially challenging to adolescents.]]> 2017-05-07 21:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cassandra_davis2/d4ezyqrjvxjd/wish/170391126 cassandra_davis2 https://padlet.com/cassandra_davis2/d4ezyqrjvxjd/wish/170391207 Alcohol is a depressant, it slows down heart rate and other vital functions(page 5). Tobacco is a nervous system stimulant, so it increases heart rate and blood pressure. Opioids relieve pain. When you take drugs they disrupt the way nerve cells normally send, receive, and process information.]]> 2017-05-07 21:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cassandra_davis2/d4ezyqrjvxjd/wish/170391207 cassandra_davis2 https://padlet.com/cassandra_davis2/d4ezyqrjvxjd/wish/170391269 "Medications can be used to help with different aspects of the treatment process"(page 8). They can suppress withdrawal symptoms. Behavioral treatments can also help the process. Clinic programs like, the Mental Health Addiction Services of Ohio, can help.]]> 2017-05-07 21:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cassandra_davis2/d4ezyqrjvxjd/wish/170391269 cassandra_davis2 https://padlet.com/cassandra_davis2/d4ezyqrjvxjd/wish/170391277 My step dad smoked cigarettes since he was young. He quit, but he struggled for a while since he was addicted to tobacco. When wed go on walks he would get winded easily. After struggling, he stopped cold turkey for a while, relapsed and then quit for good.]]> 2017-05-07 21:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cassandra_davis2/d4ezyqrjvxjd/wish/170391277