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Tennessee ranks 8th in the US for overdose deaths

The Effects of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Challenges

Tennessee has been struggling with a growing substance abuse epidemic for years. There has been a significant increase in overdose deaths, as well as increases in the number of people struggling with substance use disorder and underlying mental health challenges.  Even more alarming are our state's increases in depression and suicide rate among our teens.  In the 2023 annual report released by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY),  our state ranked among the top twenty states in the rate of suicide among ages 9-17, with suicide being the 2nd leading cause of death for teens.


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Commonly Abused Substances

Alcohol

Cannabis/Marijuana

Cannabis/Marijuana

Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the US. It is a central nervous system depressant, a psychoactive substance, and ultimately a poison. Abuse can cause damage to multiple systems in the body including neurological, circulatory, endocrine, hepatic, digestive, reproductive, and immune systems. Excessive drinking is the leading cause of 

premature death in the US according to the CDC.

Cannabis/Marijuana

Cannabis/Marijuana

Cannabis/Marijuana

Cannabis is the second most commonly abused substance in the US. Marijuana is the common term for cannabis that contains the mind altering chemical THC.  Despite increased cultural acceptance and increased legalization, marijuana abuse can lead to significant impairments in mood, memory, motivation, and cognitive functional.   Use prior to full development of the brain at around age 25 causes even greater risk of impairments. 

Opiates and Opioids

Cannabis/Marijuana

Opiates and Opioids

Opiates such as codeine, morphine, and opium are narcotic substance derived from the poppy plant.  Opioids are a synthetic version of opiates including hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (Oxycontin), methadone, and fentanyl.  While intended to treat pain, they are highly addictive and can result in severe withdrawal symptoms when usage is stopped. Opioids are involved in 75% of overdose deaths per the CDC.

Heroin

Cocaine Abuse

Opiates and Opioids

Heroin is a mind-altering drug derived from morphine and is highly addictive. Most people who use heroin begin by using prescription opiates and progress to heroin abuse. Heroin can cause heart damage, liver failure, kidney failure, and has an extremely high risk of fatal overdose.   

Fentanyl

Cocaine Abuse

Cocaine Abuse

Fentanyl is a synthetic opiate that is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. As little as .0001 grams of Fentanyl can cause death. It can be "laced " or mixed with any substance including THC. Though hard to believe, their are now synthetic opiates even stronger than Fentanyl, including  various Nitazenes and Carfentanyl, which carry an even greater risk of overdose.

Cocaine Abuse

Cocaine Abuse

Cocaine Abuse

 Cocaine is a very potent and addictive stimulant drug otherwise know as coke, snow, rock, or crack. It is often found to be "cut" or mixed with other compounds, including fentanyl and heroin, to make it more profitable.  The euphoric high from cocaine only lasts 5-15 minutes, yet the overdose risk is very high.

Methamphetamine Abuse

Methamphetamine Abuse

Methamphetamine Abuse

 Meth is an extremely addictive stimulant and a neurotoxin.  It actually kills neurons in the brain resulting in health issues, mood changes, and ultimately brain damage.  Use of meth often results in delusions, hallucinations, and can cause aggressive and violent behaviors.

Other Stimulants Abuse

Methamphetamine Abuse

Methamphetamine Abuse

Abuse of prescription medications for ADHD, diet pills, and other amphetamines can result in heart failure, stroke, and seizures. There are often withdrawal symptoms associated with attempts to stop, including hostility, irritability, trouble sleeping, and even paranoia.  This can also occur with legal stimulant abuse as with nicotine and caffeine.

Benzodiazapene Abuse

Methamphetamine Abuse

Benzodiazapene Abuse

Commonly referred to as "benzos", this class of drug includes medications used to treat anxiety, panic, seizure, and sleep disorders. Common drugs include alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan), clonazepam (Klonopin), and diazepam (Valium) . These drugs are highly addictive and very hard to stop using.  A taper or gradual decrease in dose over a period of time to avoid risk of seizures and severe mental health symptoms.

Hallucinogen

Polysubstance Abuse

Benzodiazapene Abuse

 Hallucinogens include psiliocybin-containing mushrooms, LSD (acid), PCP, and MDMA (ecstasy). These compounds alter your perception, cause increased heart rate and blood pressure, and can create paranoia. Usage has been linked to an increased risk of dangerous behavior, accidents, and suicide.

Inhalant

Polysubstance Abuse

Polysubstance Abuse

Inhalant abuse is extremely dangerous as it interferes with breathing, nervous system function, can cause irreversible brain damage, and ultimately death. Inhalants can be made from common household chemical, but also include toxic chemicals such as gasoline, paint thinner, and propane.

Polysubstance Abuse

Polysubstance Abuse

Polysubstance Abuse

 Polysubstance use involves using two or more drugs. Mixing various types of drugs creates an even greater risk of harm, as the effects of drug combinations are unpredictable. There is also a risk of side-effects being amplified with certain drug combinations. Mixing drugs can also produce masking effects which create challenges in recognizing life-threatening symptoms or overdose if the occur.

"What is addiction? It is a sign, a signal, a symptom of distress" - A. Miller

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