Substances
Often labeled as harmless, this substance contains THC, which can impair memory, distort perception, and lead to psychological dependence.
Marijuana
Long-term heavy alcohol use can lead to this disease characterized by liver scarring.
Cirrhosis
This relationship sign is when you drop your old using buddies and surround yourself with people who actually care about your sobriety.
True friends
Technique that involves recognizing negative thoughts, examining the evidence for and against these thoughts, and developing more helpful alternative thoughts.
Cognitive Restructuring
You may begin to feel unhappy and lose interest in things you used to enjoy, such as hobbies, work, or friends.
Depression
This powerful stimulant causes an intense but short-lived high followed by a severe crash, and is heavily tied to heart attacks.
Cocaine
Long-term meth use may lead to hallucinations and this serious mental health symptom.
Paranoia
Better sleep
The idea of resisting an urge long enough for it to go away on its own.
Urge Surfing
Health problems may include headaches, sleep problems, digestive problems, high blood pressure, heart problems.
Physical health problems
Known for causing rapid tooth decay and severe skin picking, drastically alters brain chemistry and creates a highly addictive long-lasting rush.
Meth
Repeated cocaine use can increase the risk of this serious cardiovascular event.
Heart attack
This financial sign is a huge relief when you realize your wallet is full because you aren't spending every dollar on drugs or alcohol.
Saving money
This strategy can help you think clearly about how to deal with the urge, no matter how intense.
DEADS
Anger can make it hard to think clearly. You may have trouble concentrating or may use poor judgment.
Poor decision making
The highly addictive, rock-form substance is created by processing cocaine with baking soda and water, producing a rapid, intense high.
Crack
Due to its rapid effect on the brain, crack has a particularly high potential for this.
Addiction or dependence
This behavioral sign happens when you stop lying to everyone about where you are going and what you are doing.
Honesty
This tool helps you to focus on what you can control, set boundaries, and manage stress effectively.
Hula Hoop Tool
If you have trouble managing anger, you may feel bad about yourself. You may feel as if you have little control over what happens.
low self-esteem
This central nervous system depressant is actually one of the most dangerous substances to detox from without medical supervision due to risks like seizures.
Alcohol
THC can affect this ability, making activities like driving more dangerous.
Coordination or reaction time
The simple emotional sign is when genuine happiness returns to your face and you start laughing again without needing a chemical.
Smiling more
A skill used to pause impulsive reactions and choose effective actions instead.
STOP skill
Everyone gets angry sometimes.
DAILY DOUBLE
Stress, frustration, fear, annoyance, disappointment, resentment are common causes of __________.
True
Anger