Substance Abuse and Medication-related Health Issues Quiz

Often considered as the first drug individuals experiment with before moving on to harder substances.

Used to help manage withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings for opioids.

Responsible for the majority of marijuana's psychological effects.

A serious liver disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

Cocaine increases the levels of dopamine in the brain, leading to euphoria and heightened pleasure.

A set of symptoms that occur when a person suddenly stops drinking alcohol after prolonged heavy drinking.

Heroin is an opioid, not a stimulant; it acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.

Opioid overdose often leads to pinpoint pupils or dilated pupils, not constriction.

A slang term often used to refer to methamphetamine due to its stimulating effects.

Heroin metabolizes into morphine in the body, leading to its psychoactive effects.

Acts as an antidepressant and helps reduce nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

A potent hallucinogenic compound that alters perception and mood.

MDMA acts as a stimulant and hallucinogen, producing feelings of increased energy, pleasure, and distorted sensory perception.

Methamphetamine use can lead to severe dental problems, often referred to as 'meth mouth'.