The average age for this in girls is 13 and boys is 11
What is age of 1st alcoholic drink
100
Treating the addiction as less serious then it really is
What is minimizing
100
Some of these are chest pains, a sense of choking, shortness of breath, and dizziness
What are symptoms of panic or anxiety
100
This is a 2 person communication style
What is a dyad
100
This is one of the most important parts of effective communication
What is listening
200
A late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcohol abuse
What is cirrhosis
200
By not working a committed program you are in increased danger of this.
What is relapse?
200
Individual and group therapy, exercise, medication and having a healthy diet.
What are some effecting ways of treating depression
200
A person will become this when they perceive or anticipate a threat in an interaction with another
What is defensive
200
Symptoms of this usually occur in many people during adolescents
What is mental illness
300
Many users of this drug are in their teens or early 20s; many also come from middle- or upper-middle-class suburban families
What is the average profile of heroin’s newest addicts
300
Shielding the addict from the negative consequences of their behavior by calling in sick to work for them, making excuses that prevent others from holding them accountable, and generally cleaning up the mess that occurs in the wake of their impaired judgment
What is enabling
300
This is the second leading cause of death in 15-29-year-olds
What is suicide
300
In this method of communication, the speaker talks in the first person about how they feel and does not use blaming statements.
What are "I" statements?
300
Our facial expression, body language, hand gestures and our appearance
What are forms of non verbal communicaiton
400
A pattern of drinking where a male consumes five or more drinks in a row, or a female drinks at least four drinks in a row
What is binge drinking
400
These are the 2 founders of AA
What are Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
400
1 in 5 individuals ages 18 and older will have a diagnosis of this
What is a mental disorder
400
The process by which a person takes in, interprets, and uses information they have received
What is perception
400
This is confidence in the honesty or integrity of a person or thing.
What is trust
500
A lack of attachment and nurturing by parents or caregivers;
ineffective parenting, and a caregiver who abuses drugs.
What are childhood factors associate with drug abuse later in life
500
To stay sober and help others achieve sobriety".
What is the primary purpose of AA
500
A pervasive sense of sadness and/or loss of interest or pleasure in most activities that interferes with the ability to work, study, sleep, eat, and enjoy once pleasurable activities are symptoms of
What is depression
500
This is when you respond to someone in a way that tells them what they think, feel and believe is real logical and understandable in a non-judgmental way.
What is Validation?
500
A fight, battle, or struggle, especially a prolonged struggle