Name that drug
Abuse of this substance is the leading risk factor for death in young people
Alcohol
This hit HBO teen drama starring Zendaya drew both massive viewership and heavy public debate for its raw, unfiltered look at adolescent polysubstance use and withdrawal
Euphoria
The medical term for the physical and mental symptoms that occur when a person suddenly stops using a substance they are dependent on.
Withdrawal
Pathways operates this halfway house on W 4th street?
Junkman / Knobel Center
HALT is an acronym to remember relapse-wanting signs/triggers. What does each letter stand for?
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
This is the most commonly used psychoactive drug in the world?
Caffeine
This rapper released albums titled "Relapse" and "Recovery"
Eminem
What three things SHOULD be included in your relapse prevention plan?
1. Identified triggers
2. Positive (& independent) Coping skills
3. Your support network/people and their contact info
What are the receptionist's name(s) at the University Office?
Jennie
Kierra
Rockie
The golden rule of early recovery that you must change these things . . .
People, Places, & Things
This antidote can treat opioid overdose in emergency situations
Naloxone / Narcan
Walter White and Jessie Pinkman produce and sell a stimulant drug on this TV show which debuted in 2008
Breaking Bad
This control center of the brain is responsible for judgment, impulse control, and weighing consequences, and can be significantly impacted/altered by substance use
Prefrontal Cortex
This document is created when you are admitted to treatment and can include your strengths, concerns, and measurable goals.
Treatment plan
This mental exercise requires you to visualize the realistic, messy, and painful consequences of a relapse all the way to the end before making a choice to use.
Playing the tape through
Responsible for over 8 million deaths globally each year, this legal substance is the world's leading cause of preventable disease and death
Tobacco
This 2000s movie star Sandra Bullock as Gwen and alcoholic/addict who enters inpatient rehab
28 days
Known as PAWS, this syndrome involves long-term, fluctuating symptoms like brain fog, mood swings, and sleep issues that persist well after acute physical detox is over
Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptom
How many sessions are required to complete treatment?
TRICK QUESTION!
Completing treatment is based on your progress/ your goals and can always be discussed with your counselor!
A well-meaning friend or family member who unintentionally makes it easier for someone to continue using by covering up their mistakes or solving their financial problems
An enabler
This Category of substances includes solvents, aerosol sprays, gases, and nitrates
Inhalants
Finding sobriety at age 29, this Oscar-winning actor and director stated that learning to manage his alcohol and opioid use saved his career and allowed him to direct A Star Is Born
Bradley Cooper
Myth or Fact: Substance use completely kills off brain cells, meaning your brain can never recover or grow new connections
MYTH! The brain is highly resilient and can heal through neuroplasticity.
This level of care includes 9 hours of group per week + an individual session
IOP
This chemical messenger, associated with pleasure and motivation, is related to the brain’s “reward circuit.” Drug use can result in overstimulation of this chemical, causing a high but the brain actually adjusts by making less of it.
Dopamine