Giving Up Illegal Drugs– Quick Quiz Answers
1.
Answer – True – many
people with PTSD develop problems with illegal drug use.
2. Answer – False - drinking can make your symptoms worse. It can increase feelings of numbness, social isolation, anger and irritability. It can make you feel more depressed and cause relationship problems.
3. Answer – True – depressant drugs slow down your reactions. They initially make you feel more relaxed. Taken in larger amounts they can cause nausea, vomiting and unconsciousness.
4. Answer – False – alcohol use can reduce the effectiveness of PTSD treatment. It can make the hard work you are doing trying to get better less effective.
5. Answer – True - Trying to cut down or stop too quickly may cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms including aches and pains, difficulty sleeping, agitation and depression. If this is an issue, we recommend you cut down gradually.
