Definitions
The way that people figure things out, solve problems, and do mental exercises such as planning.
The use of mood-altering drugs that interfere with or have a negative effect on a person's physical, psychological, social, legal, emotional, occupational, and educational well-being.
Drug Abuse
Addiction is chronic.
The word chronic means long lasting. When people do not get treatment, they tend to remain addicted for years. Thus, addiction is a long-lasting medical disorder.
A disorder in which people feel sad or empty, have limited interest or pleasure in activities, have insomnia or sleep too much, and have no energy most of the day and nearly every day.
Depression
When was this building built?
1884
What does "Mental Health Symptoms" mean?
Feelings, behaviors, and thoughts that are outside of normal living.
Any chemical, substance, or medicine that changes a person's mood.
Mood-altering drug
Addiction grows worse over time.
Without treatment, addiction does not go away and it does not stay the same. Rather, the physical, psychological, and social problems caused by addiction become worse over time.
A mental health disorder in which people feel restless, irritable, and on edge, are easily tired, experience muscle tension, and have a hard time concentrating. People with an anxiety disorder experience symptoms of anxiety most days for months at a time.
Anxiety
When did Star Wars come out?
1977
What are "Mental Health Disorders"?
Situations in which mental health symptoms occur together, become severe and longer-lasting, and interfere with the ability to live a comfortable life.
Thoughts, images, or impulses that a person does not wish to have and that cause a lot of anxiety or discomfort. They occur over and over and against the will of the person.
Obsessions
Addiction involves compulsion.
People who are addicted become preoccupied or obsessed with alcohol or other drugs. They are often thinking about getting more, planning when and where they will next drink or use it, and thinking of ways to hide use from other people. They can't get alcohol or other drugs out of their heads.
What people experience who have a huge burst of energy and activity and appear impulsive, agitated, or irritated.
Mania
What 2 superheroes stared in The Prestige?
Christian Bale (Batman)
Hugh Jackman (Wolverine)
What is "Addiction"?
The "need" to do/use something is so great that it starts to have a negative impact on your life.
An emotional or psychological injury, usually caused by being exposed to an extremely stressful or life-threatening situation.
Trauma
Addiction involves loss of control.
If you are like most addicted people, addiction makes you lose control. This can mean losing control over the amount of alcohol or other drugs you drink or use. For instance, you may drink or use more than you intend, which can mean you are not able to stop or cut down. It can also mean losing control over your behavior when using alcohol or other drugs.
Mental health disorders in which individuals experience delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized thinking.
Psychotic Disorders
Who is my favorite Lord of the Rings Character?
Aragorn
Bilbo
What does "Co-occurring" mean?
Things occurring together or simultaneously.
Mental Health & Substance Use
Behaviors or mental acts that people feel driven to do over and over in response to an obsession. People do these behaviors or mental acts in order to reduce emotional discomfort.
Compulsions
Addiction involves continued use despite serious problems.
Addicted people use alcohol or other drugs even though they experience serious physical, psychological, and social problems caused by their drug use. Once people are addicted, they simply cannot stop their drug use, even though they know it will cause serious problems in their lives.
A mental health disorder in which people have intense mood swings between depression and mania.
Bipolar
Who is my favorite Star Wars Character?
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Luke Skywalker