Substance Use & The Brain
This class of drugs, including heroin and fentanyl, binds to receptors in the brain to relieve pain but can be highly addictive.
What is opioids?
This practice, involving guided imagery and muscle relaxation, can help reduce stress and anxiety.
What is meditation?
This beloved comedian and actor, known for his roles in "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Good Will Hunting," struggled with addiction and depression
What is Robin Williams?
Mental illness is caused by a lack of willpower or weakness. (True or False?)
What is FAALLSSSEEEE
A sudden change in mood, energy, and activity levels may be a sign of this mental health disorder
What is Bipolar Disorder?
This neurotransmitter, often called the "feel-good chemical," is heavily affected by drug use.
What is dopamine?
Writing down thoughts and feelings in a structured way can be a powerful coping tool called?
What is journaling?
This Olympic swimmer has spoken out about his battles with depression and suicidal thoughts.
What is Michael Phelps?
This 1990 U.S. law protects individuals with mental health conditions from workplace discrimination.
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and changes in sleep and appetite can indicate this common mental health condition.
What is depression?
Long-term methamphetamine use can reduce the brain’s ability to produce this naturally, leading to emotional instability.
What is serotonin?
This type of breathing technique, often used in mindfulness, involves inhaling for four counts, holding for four, and exhaling for four.
What is box breathing?
This Disney actress and singer has openly discussed her struggles with bipolar disorder and opioid use, advocating for mental health awareness.
What is Demi Lovato?
Labeling people as “addicts” instead of “people with substance use disorder” is an example of this type of language.
What is stigmatizing language?
Frequent lying, secretive behavior, and a loss of interest in hobbies could indicate this issue.
What is a substance use disorder?
Alcohol primarily affects this part of the brain responsible for decision-making and impulse control.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This grounding technique helps people stay present by naming five things they see, four things they touch, three things they hear, two things they smell, and one thing they taste.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
This British singer, known for her powerful voice and tragic passing in 2011, struggled with substance use.
What is Amy Winehouse?
Mental health issues are just as important as physical health issues. (True or False?)
Flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety are hallmark symptoms of this condition.
What is PTSD?
The brain’s ability to rewire and heal after substance use is known as this.
What is neuroplasticity?
Exercise releases these chemicals, which can boost mood and reduce stress.
What are endorphins?
This NBA player turned mental health advocate wrote "A Mental Health Story" to share his journey with anxiety.
What is Kevin Love?
Talking about mental health struggles openly helps to reduce this.
What is stigma?
Excessive worry, restlessness, and trouble concentrating are key symptoms of this mental health condition.
What is anxiety?