Substance Use
What does it mean to have an addiction?
Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
Who are those affected by substance abuse? Name three
1) The user 2) Family 3) Children 4) Co-workers 5) Parents 6) Siblings 7) Friends 8) Community
Name two healthy coping skills
-journaling
-listening to music
-taking a walk
-deep breathing
-meditation
-talking to someone ............
What do the stripes on the American Flag stand for?
What are the 13 colonies
What is a feeling of responsibility, remorse, or sadness is caused by doing something that you know is wrong, harmful, or unhealthy.
Guilt
Name three things you can do if you are having a craving?
go for a walk, play video games, exercise, talk to a friend or family members, drink a cold glass of water... etc...
1) Lowered inhibitions 2) Decreased control over motor skills 3) Inability to concentrate and focus 4) Addiction 5) Heart attack; stroke 6) Liver failure; cirrhosis 7) Kidney disease 8) Blackouts
Alcohol
name three unhealthy coping skills
-throwing things
-yelling at others
-harming yourself or others
-not eating enough or eating too much
How many stars are on the current American Flag and what do they represent?
What are the 50 states
What is a normal response to feeling frustrated or helpless that can range from mild resentment to intense rage.
Anger
What is the fastest addicting drug?
Nictoine
1. Addiction 2. Respiratory failure 3. Vomiting 4. Death 5. Drowsiness 6. Reduction of pain 7. Diarrhea 8. Very uncomfortable withdrawal
Opioids/ Opiates
Meditation, talking to someone, breathing exercises, mindfulness, and yoga are healthy coping skills to help reduce ________________.
Stress
Who wrote the poem about the American Flag that would later be recognized as our National Anthem
Francis Scott Key
A strong emotional connection felt towards people, places, or things that is one of the most positive emotions people are capable of feeling by both giving and receiving.
Love
What is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
Dopamine
The following problems occur because of what? -Increase in violence and aggression -Addiction -Drug-induced psychosis -Increase in Respiratory problems -Increase in cardiovascular problems -Risk for HIV, HEP C and TB -Damage to physical appearance
Methamphetamines
Healthy coping skills help us:
a.) deal with stressors in our lives
b.) work through our emotions and problems
c.) process our thoughts and emotions
d.) all the above
e.) just a and b
D. All the above
This color on the American flag is known to represent the blood that was spilled to protect our freedom.
red
A normal response to disappointing events in your life that leads to negative feelings about oneself, ones experiences, and other people.
Sadness
True or false? Only people who drink every day can become alcoholics.
FALSE. Anyone who drinks can become an alcoholic.
Bone marrow damage, liver and kidney damage, blackouts, limb spasms, hearing loss, and the loss of brain cells are consequences from abusing what type of drugs?
Inhalants
how can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?
-we can hurt others
-we can hurt ourselves
-cause more problems for us later on
Name the person that made the first American Flag.
Who is Betsy Ross?
What is an unpleasant, threatening feeling that something bad is about to happen (it is unknown).
Anxiety