Addiction
The return to substance use after abstaining for a period of time is known as…
Relapse
Ingested by smoking, eating, or vaping, you may experience dry mouth, anxiety, and eye redness.
Marijuana
A group of people that can provide emotional and physical guidance or assistance
Support System
The co-existence of a substance use disorder and a mental illness in the same person is called a…
Co-Occurring Disorder
Dual Diagnosis
This popular battle royale game developed by Epic Games pits 100 players against each other in a fight to be the last one standing.
Fortnite
Muscle pain, sweating, nausea/vomiting, anxiety, and dilated pupils are all symptoms of…
Withdrawl
Confusion, slowed breathing, slurred speech, and dulled vision
Alcohol
Gaining a deeper understanding of oneself
Insight/Self-awareness
This type of therapy helps to develop mindfulness, control intense emotions, and reduce self-destructive behaviors
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
This Netflix original series, set in the 1980s, features a group of kids encountering supernatural forces in their small town. What is the title of the show?
Stranger Things
This develops when more of a substance is needed in order to get the same effect
Tolerance
Dilated pupils, irritability, rapid speech, increased alertness, and aggression
Stimulants
The inner desire or willingness to do something / achieve goals
Sometimes, addiction can be directly linked to deeply distressing experiences that occurred earlier in life known as…
Trauma
What company developed the first commercially successful smartphone with a touchscreen, known for its innovative design and user interface?
Apple
What is the term for a transfer of addictions, or the exchange of one harmful dependency to another?
Cross-Addiction
Impulsivity, seeing/hearing things that are not there, rapid shift in emotions, and flashbacks
Hallucinogens
The internal dialogue that makes a person feel good about themselves
Positive Self-Talk
What is the term for the presence of hallucinations and/or delusions caused by alcohol or drug use?
Substance Induced Psychosis
This popular streetwear brand, known for its iconic box logo and collaborations with artists, gained a massive following among sneakerheads and fashion enthusiasts.
Supreme
This iconic musician, known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona and wide vocal range, passed away from an accidental fentanyl overdose related to his addiction to painkillers in 2016
Prince
Class of drug known for its effects of a reduced sense of pain, constricted pupils, & coordination problems
Opioids / Opiates
Understanding and showing acceptance for one’s thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors
Validation
The type of treatment for SUD involves the use of medications, in combination with counseling & behavioral therapies
Medication-assisted treatment
This teenage environmental activist gained global attention for her efforts in initiating the "Fridays for Future" movement, advocating for action against climate change.
Greta Thunberg