Coping Skills
A simple activity to help someone process emotions is a _________ _____. (Going for a walk, listening to music, etc.)
Coping Skill
True or False: Saying 'no' to drugs or alcohol can be as simple as walking away.
True
True or False: People sometimes turn to drugs/alcohol because they're bored or stressed.
True
True or False: Alcohol and other drugs have no direct impact on your brain.
False
What year did TikTok launch?
2017
Name 2 physical coping skills someone could use instead of turning to drugs or alcohol.
Exercising, Dancing, Stretching, etc.
1 way to avoid peer pressure is to hang out with this type of friend group.
Positive/Supportive Friend Group
This emotion/feeling, similar to sadness or hopelessness, can lead someone to misuse substances.
Depression
This organ, which filters toxins, can be damaged by heavy alcohol use.
Liver
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
This type of skill involves talking to someone (like a therapist or parent) about your problems instead of bottling them up
Communication Skills
Name 2 school or community resources that can help you stay drug-free.
Reality Check, School, Counselor, etc.
Name 2 reasons why a teen might start using substances that is not about curiosity.
Peer Pressure, Family Problems, Trauma, etc.
Substance use can increase the risk of this type of violence or crime.
Domestic Violence, Assault Theft, etc.
Which dog breed was Queen Elizabeth's favorite?
Corgi
This technique involves slow, deep breaths and can be used to manage anxiety.
Deep/Mindful Breathing
This word describes making choices that keep you safe, healthy, and away from drugs.
Prevention
This mental health condition involves intense worry and can be a reason someone uses substances to cope.
Anxiety
Regular or long-term use of substances can lead to this medical condition where your body relies on the substances.
Addiction/Substance Use Disorder
How is insulation rated/measured?
R-Value
Name 4 healthy coping strategies for when you're feeling angry or overwhelmed.
Journaling, talking to a friend, drawing, walking, etc.
Name 1 way schools or communities try to prevent teen substance use (besides just telling them).
Education, Awareness, Jeopardy, etc.
When an addiction is happening at the same time as another mental illness, they are called ___________.
Co-Occurring
Regular substance use can cause changes in your brain's _________ system, affecting mood and behavior.
Reward/Dopamine System
What is the second highest mountain in the world?
K2