Module 5- Substance Abuse

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Across
  1. 2. A lifestyle that involves avoiding alcohol and recreational drug use
  2. 4. Abbreviation for medicines that can be purchased without a doctor's prescription
  3. 11. Drugs that slow down the activity of the central nervous system
  4. 12. Drugs that speed up the activity of the central nervous system
  5. 14. A highly addictive chemical found in tobacco products and many vapes
  6. 15. Using a medication incorrectly or in a way other than directed
  7. 16. The abbreviation for blood alcohol concentration, which measures alcohol in the bloodstream
  8. 17. Abbreviation for substances used to increase strength, endurance, or athletic ability
  9. 19. Consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time
  10. 20. Taking a dangerous amount of a drug that can cause serious injury or death
  11. 21. Returning to drug or alcohol use after a period of not using the substance
Down
  1. 1. When the body needs more of a substance to experience the same effect
  2. 3. A group of drugs used to relieve pain that can also cause addiction and overdose
  3. 5. Substances that change how the body or mind functions
  4. 6. Protecting someone from the consequences of their harmful behavior, allowing it to continue
  5. 7. Medicines that can only be obtained with approval from a licensed healthcare provider
  6. 8. Unpleasant symptoms such as headache and nausea after drinking too much alcohol
  7. 9. Strategies used to confidently say no to peer pressure or situations involving risky or harmful behaviors
  8. 10. Internal controls that help people avoid risky or inappropriate behaviors
  9. 13. Physical or emotional symptoms that occur when someone stops using a substance they have become dependent on
  10. 18. Using drugs in a harmful way or for reasons other than medical treatment