Substance Use
This substance is often called “weed” or “pot” and can affect memory and motivation.
What is marijuana?
A sudden memory or reminder of trauma that feels very real.
What is a flashback?
The way you see and value yourself is called this.
What is self-esteem?
Punching walls, yelling, or using drugs are examples of these.
What are unhealthy coping skills?
When family members argue a lot but don’t listen, this is missing.
What is communication(Preferred)? But will accept "What is understanding?"
People sometimes use substances to avoid or numb this uncomfortable feeling.
What is stress (or emotions/feelings)?
This part of the body often reacts first to stress or danger signals.
What is the nervous system (or body/brain)?
Replacing negative self-talk with positive self-talk is called this skill.
What is reframing (or positive thinking)?
Listening to music, drawing, or exercising are examples of these.
What are healthy coping skills?
Keeping your word and being reliable helps rebuild this in families
What is trust?
Driving under the influence of substances can lead to this legal consequence.
What is a DUI (Driving Under the Influence)?
Practicing slow breathing and grounding techniques helps with this symptom.
What is anxiety (or being triggered)?
This is one thing you can do each day to remind yourself of your worth.
What is self-affirmation (or saying something positive to yourself)?
This practice involves focusing on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
Feeling understood, cared for, and connected is called this.
What is support (or love/connection)?
One healthy activity that can replace substance use when feeling triggered.
What is (exercise, journaling, talking to someone, etc.)?
Avoiding people, places, or things that remind you of trauma is called this.
What is avoidance?
Comparing yourself to peers often lowers this. (Daily Double)
What is confidence (or self-esteem)?
Writing down thoughts and feelings in a notebook is this coping activity.
What is journaling?
Family stress often affects how you act in this place.
What is school (or community/with peers)?
This is the brain’s “feel-good” chemical that substances artificially increase. (Daily Double)
What is dopamine?
Talking to a safe adult, journaling, and therapy are all ways of building this after trauma.
What is coping (or resilience)?
Everyone has these, which are unique strengths, talents, or qualities.
What are personal strengths (or gifts)?
Talking to someone you trust when you’re upset is called this.
What is seeking support (or talking it out)?
Setting healthy limits with others is called this. (Daily Double)
What are boundaries?