Alcohol
What is the legal drinking age in Pennsylvania?
What is 21
When Someone who is addicted to drugs stops taking that drug, they go through pain, shakes, vomiting, and severe headaches
What is Withdrawal
Olympic swimmer who struggled with alcoholism. Was arrested twice for DUI, then went into treatment. Successfully completed treatment and is now a celebrity voice for Talkspace counseling.
Who is Michael Phelps
Ways to increase mental wellbeing; a form of self-care
What are coping skills
Name two individuals/places to go for information and help around substance use
Who/what are: guidance counselor, AA, doctor, elder, older or more informed natural support/friend/brother/sister/parent…
Consequence of drinking too much alcohol in a short period of time?
What is Intoxication or Alcohol Poisoning
What addictive substance does about 90% of the United States consume on a daily basis?
What is Caffeine
This singer/actress struggled with addiction due to mental health issues including bipolar disorder and eating disorders. She has sought treatment for her addiction and mental health struggles. Her recent song "Sober" was a way for her to express her addiction through music.
Who is Demi Lovato
Meditation, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, imagery
What are examples of strategies for anxiety relief or healthy coping strategies
Bad trip is defined as: a mentally or physically horrifying drug-taking experience, as one accompanied by nightmarish hallucinations or by physical pain.
“What can you do to help if someone is having a ‘bad trip’?”
What are:
1)Take the person to quiet surroundings where they feel comfortable
2) Find a friend who can reassure them
3) Stay with them/find someone else who can help
4) Validate their panic, let them know that their panic will wear off in a few hours (or sooner)
Drug category associated with alcohol?
A) Stimulant
B)Depressant
C) Psychedelic
What is Depressant
What are some good skills for relapse prevention?
What are: Avoiding triggers, calming skills, distracting skills
Extremely famous singer who struggled with drug addiction throughout his life. After suffering from multiple injuries he began using more prescription drugs to deal with his pain and sleep problems. He did not seek treatment for his addiction and passed away in his sleep in 2009.
Who is: Michael Jackson
Distractions, deep breathing, go for walk, write
What are healthy coping skills or ways to cope with stressors/anger
“Name five ways to stay safer if drinking.”
What are: Know your tolerance, drink water, eat first, always watch your drink, have a buddy, alternate alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic ones, bring condoms, have a safe way home (riding or walking may not be safe—sometimes it’s better to stay where you are until you feel better),etc.
What are 2 factors that contribute to how alcohol works in the body?
What are: Weight, height, food in the stomach, mixture with other drugs, tolerance, gender, etc
Not being able to remember events that occurred the night before or at the time of drinking is also known as ___________?
What is "blacking out"
This actress has struggled with trauma and addiction for many years. She has been in and out of rehab for years and spent time in jail for DUI's. None of her rehab stays have been successful and she still struggles with addiction today.
Lindsay Lohan
Receiving social support without judgment from loved ones, counseling are examples of...
What are methods to coping with addiction/stressors
A webpage that contains a wealth of knowledge about prevention, substance use disorders, and treatment. It addresses prevention programming at several different levels, including school, family, and community settings, as well as providing information about risk and protective factors and evidence-based practices is:
1) Facebook
2) SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
3) Twitter
What is SAMHSA
Name 3 long term effects of alcohol
What are:
1) (Cancer Of The Mouth, Esophagus, Pharynx And Larynx, Liver, Stomach, Ovaries, Breast, Prostate, and/or Small Intestine)
2) Affects Parts Of The Brain And Nervous System That Control Breathing, Heartbeat, and/or Related Body Functions Which Causes Many Deaths
3) Psychiatric Problems Such As Depression, Anxiety, And Antisocial Personality Disorder)
Is heavy drinking of alcohol over a short period of time. For men- 5 or more drinks in a row leading to intoxication. For women- 4 or more drinks in a row leading to intoxication.
What is binge drinking
Rapper who has struggled with addiction throughout his career. He struggled with addiction to prescription medications and almost suffered an overdose. After multiple attempts to get clean, he eventually got clean for his children.
Who is: Eminem
listening to music, practicing and engaging in preferred hobbies, talking to natural supports are example of..
What are stress management techniques
A song by American rapper Logic ft. Alessia Cara. This song's name is the phone number for the American National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL).
1800-273-8255 or 1800-273-TALK