Substance Abuse

2. Things that increase the chance a person will use or become addicted to substances.
6. Needing a substance to function normally.
8. Trying a substance out of curiosity.
11. Taking more of a substance than the body can handle, causing dangerous or life-threatening effects.
13. Alcohol percentage in bloodstream.
14. Pain-relief drugs with addiction risk.
15. A substance that may lead to the use of more dangerous drugs (e.g., alcohol, nicotine).
16. A drug that distorts perception of reality.
18. Things that reduce the chance of substance use (supportive family, hobbies, positive friendships).
19. Needing more of a substance for the same effect.

1. Returning to use after stopping.
3. Recovery treatment process.
4. Influence from friends or classmates to act in a certain way, including trying substances.
5. Symptoms from stopping a substance.
7. Slows down activity of the central nervous system.
9. Increases activity of the central nervous system.
10. A chronic disease where a person cannot stop using a substance despite negative consequences.
12. The physical and mental effects of using alcohol or drugs.
17. Consistent pattern of substance use.