Relaxation Techniques
Complete the phrase: When practicing deep breathing the correct way to breathe is in through...
What is in through the nose and out through the mouth?
A physical activity engaged in to improve or sustain health, fitness, or overall wellness
What is exercise?
The most abused drug in the United States
What is alcohol?
Note: More people suffer from alcoholism than any other substance abuse disorder.
The overindulgence or excessive use of mind or mood-altering chemicals characterized by intoxication and loss of control
What is substance or drug abuse?
Class or category of drugs derived from the opium or poppy seed plant which are generally used to treat pain, but are also used illegally
What are opiates or opioids?
Spiritual practice and modern-day exercise involving breath control, simple meditation, and the use of specific bodily postures
What is yoga?
The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, and/or behaviors to exchange information and express feelings, thoughts, opinions, ideas etc.
What is communication?
Represents the percentage of alcohol to blood
What is Blood Alcohol Content or Concentration (BAC)?
The act of intentionally hurting oneself without suicidal intentions; usually bodily
What is self-harm or self-injury?
The powerfully addictive and deadly illegal opiate that street users may sniff, smoke, or inject
What is heroin?
An ancient practice which involves focusing ones attention to the breath, bodily sensations, sounds, or on a particular object in order to achieve a calm mental and emotional state
What is meditation?
A form of treatment, either individual or group, intended to relieve or heal one from a psychological, emotional, and/or behavioral disorder
What is therapy?
True or false? Nicotine is a depressant.
False. Nicotine is a stimulant and raises blood pressure.
A violent verbal or physical attack; or a threat or an attempt to intentionally inflict harm to another
What is assault?
List 4 different types of hallucinogenic drugs
1. LSD
2. DMT
3. Psilocybin
4. Peyote
5. Salvia
A repeated word, sound, or phrase which is used in certain forms of meditation to aid focus and concentration
What is a mantra?
An enjoyable pursuit or interest engaged in outside of ones regular occupation or during leisure time
What are hobbies?
Main psychoactive substance/intoxicant found in marijuana
What is THC? (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
The charge someone in Maryland would receive if they were found guilty of breaking and entering into the home of another individual with the intent to commit theft or a violent crime
What is first degree burglary?
Class or category of drugs such as those prescribed to individuals suffering from severe anxiety or panic disorders
What are benzodiazepines?
A mental practice which involves bringing one's full attention and awareness to the present experience on a moment-to-moment basis
What is mindfulness?
The quality of being concerned with the human essence or "soul" as opposed to the physical world and material possessions; also associated with moral or religious principles
What is spirituality?
True or false? Marijuana is not addictive or habit-forming, and it's legal in Maryland now.
What is false? Marijuana can be addictive and habit-forming. Regular marijuana users can experience unpleasant physical withdrawal and strong psychological urges to use when quitting marijuana.
Marijuana is still illegal in the state of Maryland as well. It's only recently become legal for medical use in MD.
The state of being in a place separate from others; or the feeling of being alone and detached from other people
What is isolation?
List the 4 different ways in which a drug can enter the body
1. Orally
2. Intravenously
3. Inhalation
4. Absorption