Substance Use Terms
When someone stops using a substance to which they are addicted. This can cause mental and physical distress.
Withdrawal
Name this factor of substance abuse:
____ pressure and the basic need to belong
Peer
This Marvel superhero is also known as Tony Stark, struggled with addiction before getting sober in 2003
Iron Man/Robert Downey Jr.
Name a 12-step recovery program
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous
Relapse means that you have failed at recovery
False- it is a very common and important part of the recovery journey
Physiologic and psychological dependence on a substance
Addiction
If substances are started at a ______age, this increases the potential for abuse and dependency.
Early/young
Who is the best counselor at Ravenwood Health?
Savanna
This mindfulness-based skill encourages focusing only on the present moment without judgment
Meditation/Mindfulness
False- Recovery is very individualized. What works for some people may not work for others and that is okay!
When the brain adapts to repeated dosing, requiring greater amounts of substance to achieve the same effect
Tolerance
Never use another person's ______ medications.
Prescription
Who is the best peer support at Ravenwood Health?
Jodi
This physical activity reduces stress and releases endorphins, a natural mood booster.
Exercise
Addiction is a disease, not a choice
True- Repeated substance use alters the brain's chemistry and structure, making it difficult to stop without treatment.
This strong desire to use drugs or alcohol is often triggered by stress, people, or places.
Craving/ Urge
The _____ often glamorizes substances like alcohol and tobacco, promoting the idea that using substances enhances fun and popularity.
Media/Public
Famous rapper who has been sober since 2008 after a near fatal overdose in 2007. Sings "Lose Yourself" and opened a restaurant called "Mom's Spaghetti"
Eminem
A good ______ ________ should include sober, substance-free people.
Support System
Recovery means giving up all fun and enjoyment in life
False- While substances may have been tied to socializing, recovery is an opportunity to rediscover happiness through new hobbies, healthier relationships, and meaningful activities
The brain chemical most involved in cravings and the “reward system.”
Dopamine
Having a co-occuring _______ _______ disorder
mental health
This Olympic Gold Medal winning swimmer battled with addiction and depression. He was arrested for multiple OVI's before completing treatment in 2014 and going to the olympics in 2016.
Michael Phelps
Taking deep breaths, going for a walk, or journaling are examples of these.
Healthy coping skills
Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in Ohio
True