Addiction
Mental Health
Recovery
Substances
Mix
100

Continued use despite negative consequences.

 The definition of addiction

100

The way a substance use disorder can be developed

Genetics, environment, mental health, trauma

100

Taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual wellbeing

Self-care

100

The most commonly used drug in the nation.

Marijuana

100

Judge Miller accuses participants of lying most about this one thing

cravings or triggers

200

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.

200

Feelings of extreme sadness, shame, or guilt

Depression

200

Who is the most important person involved in your recovery?

YOU!

200

Synthetic Opiate (Opioid), 50 times stronger than heroin, 100 times stronger than morphine


Fentanyl

200

the most talkative person in this group

*

300

Having to take more of a substance to get high.

Tolerance

300

Doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result.

Insanity

300

Something that creates the urge (desire) to use. (people, places, things.)

Trigger

300

Organs most affected by vaping.

 Lungs and the brain.

300

What are the most common reasons to want to use drugs or alcohol?

Other people are.

To relax.

To treat our stress.

To schedule happiness. 

400

Addiction physically affects this organ in the body

Brain

400

True or false: All Stress is Bad

False, we need stress to get things done.

400

Noticing triggers, noticing warning signs, creating a safety plan, and developing coping skills is part of Relapse __________

Prevention

400

The drug that causes addiction and dependence faster than any other drug. This is also a current epidemic in our country

Nicotine

400

Why is it so hard to stop using drugs or alcohol once you have become a regular user of it?

Consistent use of any substance changes your brain so you don't make logical choices. Natural happiness and contentment is no longer possible. 

500

This "feel good" chemical in the brain is released when a person uses substances

Dopamine

500

Leaving a bad situation, taking a walk, breathing, drawings, exercising, talking to a friend, pet your animal,  or do something you enjoy.

Coping skills

500

Not using drugs and alcohol is sobriety. What must change for RECOVERY?

Lifestyle. People, Places, Things. 

500

The most commonly abused substance and the third most common cause of death in the United States.

What is Alcohol

500

Why is a sponsor the MOST important priority relationship for recovery?

Connection.

Privacy/Full Confidentiality.

Understanding.

Equal.

Free.

Can be a lifetime relationship.

They'll chase ya.

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