Drug Facts
What's the most addictive substance?
Sugar
What artist has albums named "Relapse " & "Recovery "?
Eminem
What mental health diagnosis is commonly linked to trauma?
PTSD
What is the name of the guide you can work on in treatment that focuses on relapse?
Relapse Prevention
What is the fastest addicting drug?
Nicotine
What are the signs of an opioid overdose?
Shallow breathing, loss of consciousness, blue skin
What are two disorders occurring at the same time called?
Co-occuring or dual diagnosis
Name three recovery support groups?
AA- Alcoholics Anonymous
NA-Narcotics Anonymous
CR-Celebrate recovery
What is the most commonly used drug across the nation?
Marijuana
What does alcohol do to your body temperature?
It lowers it.
What percentage of adults in the U.S. experience mental illness in a year?
20%. According to the Alliance of Mental health 1 in 5 adults.
What does H.A.L.T. stand for?
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
With continued substance abuse the brain will stop producing this brain chemical that enables pleasure?
Dopamine
Why do people feel depressed after doing crystal meth?
Because this drug causes a large amount of dopamine to be released. The body can stop producing it. After stopping it can take your system awhile to start producing it again.
What is the most common mental health disorder in America?
Anxiety.
Name four common triggers for relapse?
Stress, Emotions, over confidence, isolation.
What does alcohol do to your body temperature?
It lowers it.
Why is it more dangerous to drink alchol and smoke Marijuana?
Marijuana helps reduce nausea and people drink more because they don't feel sick.
What are symptoms of PTSD?
Flash backs, intrusive thoughts and memories, avoiding reminders of trauma.
What month is National Recovery month?
September