BLOCKBUSTER HEALTH CHALLENGES
Imagine a villain in your favorite movie who just refuses to leave – that's like a long-term condition you manage but never completely get rid of. What is it?
What is a chronic disease?
In a movie plot, when a character’s drinking starts to mess up their life, that’s similar to this disorder. What is it called?
What is alcohol use disorder?
In your favorite drama, a gloomy scene can set the mood for the whole movie. Many with a long-term illness feel this deep sadness. What is it called?
What is depression?
In a blockbuster health story, patients with diabetes often star a medicine that tames high sugar levels, like metformin. What are these medicines called?
What are diabetes medications?
Imagine the Avengers coming together to save the world. Similarly, doctors and counselors teaming up to support your health is known as what?
What is collaborative care?
Think of Iron Man’s suit needing maintenance. When the heart (our body’s engine) struggles with chest pain and fatigue, it might be this condition. What is it?
What is heart disease?
Imagine a superhero who keeps needing more power to fight the bad guys—when your body demands more of a substance to feel normal, it’s called this. What is it?
What is tolerance or dependence?
Think of an action star burdened by constant pain who starts overusing painkillers—this dangerous overuse is known as what?
What is opioid misuse?
In intense movie scenes of withdrawal, a calming medication steps in as a trusty sidekick. Which drug is often used to ease alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
What is lorazepam?
In movies, a sudden twist can change a hero’s whole outlook. A type of therapy that transforms negative thoughts into positive ones is called what?
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Picture Spider-Man swinging around New York, but with his energy thrown off because his sugar levels are too high – this condition causes that imbalance. What is it?
What is diabetes?
Remember that action movie where a runaway train just wouldn’t stop? That nonstop, uncontrollable use of substances is known as what?
What is addiction?
Imagine a plot twist where a character battles two major challenges at once: a health condition and a drug problem. This double trouble is known as what?
What is comorbidity?
Imagine a magic potion from a fairy tale that helps you quit an old habit. In real life, these aids help you kick smoking. What are they called?
What are smoking cessation aids?
Picture a world-famous band where every musician plays a unique instrument—when different health experts work together as a team, this is known as what?
What is multidisciplinary care?
Imagine Darth Vader’s iconic breathing, but this time it’s not cool—you're struggling to breathe because of damaged lungs from smoking. What condition is that?
What is COPD?
Think of a quick scene in a TV show where a doctor gives a test to check if a character has a drinking problem. What is that test commonly called?
What is an alcohol screening test?
Picture the cool rebel James Dean lighting up, but over time, that smoking habit clouds his lung power. Which smoking-related lung condition does this cause?
What is a smoking-related lung disease?
In the fight against opioid misuse, a special medication acts like a bridge to help reduce cravings and ease withdrawal. Which drug is this?
What is buprenorphine?
Think of a feel-good film where problems are stopped before they start. In health, catching issues early is called what strategy?
What is prevention and early detection?
Think of an old castle with rusty gates; when your joints feel like those creaky hinges causing pain and stiffness over time, what condition might it be?
What is arthritis?
Imagine a movie scene where a character experiences an amazing rush from a magical potion—our brains have a similar reward system that drives us to use substances. What is that system called?
What is the reward pathway?
Recall a movie hero who fights inner demons; sometimes, trying to manage chronic pain leads to an even tougher spot known as this severe condition. What is it?
What is opioid use disorder?
Picture a sci-fi device that filters out bad stuff – in your body, a specific enzyme system in the liver processes medications safely. What is this system called?
What is the cytochrome P450 system?
Imagine a one-stop shop from your favorite franchise where everything you need is in one place – this integrated care approach is called what?
What is the patient-centered medical home?