Substance Use Disorder
Opioids, Hallucinogens, PCP, Cannabis, and Inhalants
Huffing
Huffing/Inhalant Use Disorder - to purposely inhale vapors from certain chemicals in order to gain a mental high or euphoric feeling. There is a large variety of chemicals used to huff or inhale. Many teens use everyday household products for huffing.
Cannabis Use Disorder
Cannabis Use Disorder- Cannabis holds the title of the most commonly used illegal substance in the world. With nearly four percent of the world’s population or 160 million people. With stronger strains being created the amount of THC in marijuana has increased greatly over the years. The strength of the potency may increase the cases of cannabis use disorder.
Hallucinogen Use Disorder
Hallucinogen Use Disorder- Is the use of certain drugs that alters a person’s senses and reality Studies show that in 2009, 779,000 Americans age 12 and older had used LSD before in their lives.
Substance Use Disorder
A Substance is a class of products either natural or synthesized that have psychoactive effects on the body and brain (Nolen-Hoeksema, 2014). Substance Abuse disorder is the chronic difficulty to refrain from the use of alcohol or drugs (Nolen-Hoeksema, 2014).
Some common Myths About Substance Use Disorder
People who suffer from Drug Use Disorder choose to suffer
In the beginning drug use is a choice but the body then becomes dependent on the drugs and it becomes a sickness.
The Drugs that are most harmful are the harshest
The misuse of drugs are what makes the drugs harmful not the just the drug itself.
Marijuana is safe
People who smoke marijuana are at a risk for being dependent on marijuana as well as other drugs.
Addicts don't recover.
Anybody can recover from Drug Use Disorder with the proper treatment and attitude.