Brain Games
The chemical in the brain is linked to our pleasure and reward systems
Dopamine
People with depression most frequently turn to this substance as a coping mechanism
Alcohol
This substance is the most addictive drug in the world
Heroin/opioids
This mental illness is the most common mental illness in the USA
Depression
This local organization is the employer of Dr. Judy Griffin
REACH Medical
This term refers to a condition where a person struggles with both a substance use disorder and a mental illness
Dual Diagnosis
This percentage of people with severe mental health disorders also struggle with substance use
50%
withdrawal from this substance can start as soon as 6 hours after your last dose and symptoms include anxiety, headaches, sweating, and vomiting
Alcohol
this mental illness is characterized by extreme fluctuations in mood and behavior
This organization utilized the 12 step approach to combat addiction
AA/NA
This immutable characteristic about your DNA can make you more susceptible to addiction
This condition refers to the compulsive use of a drug to the degree that it has adverse effects on your life
Substance use disorder
This substance is the most popular stimulant among the homeless population
Meth
This mental illness is linked to a severe traumatic event
PTSD
This organization specifically tackles substance use disorders in teenagers
Community Coalition for Healthy Youth
These types of environmental influences contribute to both mental illness and substance use
Stress/Trauma
Studies have found that roughly 80% of people with schizophrenia also are addicted to this substance
Nicotine/smoking
This substance has been linked to early onset of schizophrenia
Marijuana/THC
Disorganized speech and hallucinations are symptoms of this condition
Schizophrenia
This dashing redhead struggled to come up with enough questions to fill this game board
Matt Schweiger
This term refers to outside stressors and environmental factors changing gene expression
Epigenetics
A diagnosable condition characterized by significant changes in cognition, emotion, and/or behavior
Mental Illness
Withdrawal symptoms from this substance include severe muscle and bone pain
heroin
This condition results from substance use changing brain functions that regulate behavior and emotion, resulting in manic and depressive fluctuations in mood.
Substance-induced Bipolar Disorder
This organization has a 60 bed male facility located in Trumansburg
Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services (C.A.R.S.)