< PreviousCNS Depressants Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. www.newpathlearning.com © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 94-6853 What are Depressants? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ How are Prescription Depressants misused? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ TypeUsed to Treat Barbiturates __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ Sleep Medications __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ Benzodiazepines __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________Recovering from Addiction If a long-term user stops taking drugs, the person feels tired and sad, and experiences strong cravings for the drug. These feelings can last for a long time, until the brain (and the person) recovers from addiction. Fortunately, scientists have figured out how many drugs work, which helps them develop treatments for addiction. Options that have been successful in treating addiction include: • behavioral counseling • medication • medical devices and applications used to treat withdrawal symptoms or deliver skills training • evaluation and treatment for co-occurring mental health issues such as depression and anxiety • long-term follow-up to prevent relapse Getting Help for Substance Abuse Drug Abuse Changes Lives Addiction to drugs or alcohol can take over your life. Getting more drugs and getting high can become all you think about. And it makes it hard for you to enjoy the things that used to make you happy. If you think a friend or family member has a problem with drugs, talk to an adult you trust, like a parent, coach or teacher, right away. Remember, treatment is available and people can get better. Where to Go for Information & Help The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Information on a variety of drugs and related topics. • Free downloads, entertaining and informative videos and games, and a blog for teens to leave comments. Read real stories from teens who have struggled with drug use and addiction. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAAA) • The latest research, news and resources related to alcohol. • Quizzes and other interactive resources that give teens information on alcohol and resisting peer pressure. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) • Read real stories of the consequences of prescription opioids to educate the public about the harms associated with misuse. Visit their website to learn more about the campaign and how to get involved. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) • Find treatment programs online or call the SAMHSA Treatment Referral hotline at 1-800-662-HELP. Treatment can help you, a friend, or someone you love get back to the person you or they once were. Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. www.newpathlearning.com © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 94-6854Getting Help for Substance Abuse www.newpathlearning.com © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 94-6854 Drug Abuse Changes Lives What is Addiction? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Successful Options for Treating Addiction •_________________________________________________________________________ •_________________________________________________________________________ •_________________________________________________________________________ •_________________________________________________________________________ • _________________________________________________________________________ Research Places to go for Information & Help The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAAA): _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________Next >