Addiction
Continued use despite negative consequences.
The definition of addiction
The way a substance use disorder can be developed
Genetics, environment, mental health, trauma
Taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual wellbeing
Self-care
The most commonly used drug in the nation.
Marijuana
What drugs have the highest risk of overdose in teens?
Laced/Unknown drugs
What are some behavioral side effects of addiction?
Problems at school/work, obsessing about using, loss of memory, loss of attention span, impaired inhibitions, making bad decisions, lying, stealing, experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
Feelings of extreme sadness, shame, or guilt
Depression
Who is the most important person involved in your recovery?
YOU!
Synthetic Opiate (Opioid), 50 times stronger than heroin, 100 times stronger than morphine
Fentanyl
How many teens died of a drug overdose in 2021?
1,146
Having to take more of a substance to get high.
Tolerance
Doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result.
Insanity
Something that creates the urge (desire) to use. (people, places, things.)
Trigger
Organs most affected by vaping.
Lungs and the brain.
Why do teens feel dependent on drugs or alcohol?
They think they need the drug to function.
To relax.
Combat stress.
Addiction physically affects this organ in the body
Brain
True or false: All Stress is Bad
False, we need stress to get things done.
Noticing triggers, noticing warning signs, creating a safety plan, and developing coping skills is part of Relapse __________
Prevention
The fast addicting drug
Nicotine
Why is it so hard for teens to quit?
Consistent use affects the mind, so things that were once fun aren't as impactful anymore.
This "feel good" chemical in the brain is released when a person uses substances
Dopamine
Leaving a bad situation, taking a walk, breathing, drawings, exercising, talking to a friend, pet your animal, or do something you enjoy.
Coping skills
What are 3 things said to be essential in recovery. Has the acronym H.O.W.
Honesty, Open-minded, and Willing
The most commonly abused substance and the third most common cause of death in the United States.
What is Alcohol
What is the average age of first using marijuana?
14