Language Matters
Improper terms when speaking about someone with a Mental or Substance use disorder is ___________ language?
What is Stigmatizing
This is the month we celebrate Recovery
September
A person seeking recovery might seek the help of this type of facility during the first days after they cease use.
What is a detox facility
over 80% of people that suffer from or have suffered from a SUD say the started before this age.
What is 18
The term for the method of recovery that involves medication.
MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) or Medication-Assisted Recovery
To avoid perpetuating stigmas use this type of language when discussing persons with mental health or substance use disorders.
What is person-first language?
The date set aside to honor those lost to substance-related causes around the world.
August 31st
New college students in recovery may choose a school with a _______________.
What is a Collegiate Recovery Program?
The date of a person's last use.
Recovery Date
This recovery methodology was developed by the cofounders of AA.
What are the 12 Steps
When talking about persons with a substance use disorder we should choose words that _____________ rather than _________
What is encourage rather than stigmatize
On this day you may see black balloons tied to a families mailbox
What is March 6th
Over 60% of people that have suffered from a SUD say they first experimented with substances before ________ School.
What is before High School
Abstaining from all forms of substances including MAT is this form of recovery
What is abstinence
Not substance abuse but ________________
What is Substance Use or Misuse
AA held its first meeting in this year
What is 1935
Many teens who identify as having a substance use disorder say their first exposure to opioids was during this common procedure.
What is wisdom teeth removal?
The strict form of treatment that allows a person to continue with their daily life
IOP - Intensive Outpatient Program
Not relapse prevention but _______________
What is recovery management
Observed since 1949 as Mental health Awareness Month.
What is May
A study of this "evaluation of childhood trauma" can be an indicator of potential future substance use susceptibility.
What are ACEs
Many Paths