Substance Effects on the Body
This organ is primarily responsible for filtering toxins from drugs and alcohol.
What is the liver?
This illegal substance is derived from the opium poppy and is known for its powerful pain-relieving effects and high potential for addiction.
What is heroin?
Most cravings last about this long if not acted upon.
What is 20–30 minutes?
This value involves truthfulness, transparency, and integrity in one’s actions and words.
What is honesty?
I can be broken without being touched. In recovery, rebuilding me is key.
What is trust?
Long-term alcohol use can damage this organ, leading to cirrhosis.
What is the liver?
This potent form of cocaine is processed into small rocks and is known for its quick, intense high and high potential for addiction.
What is crack cocaine?
“Triggers” are people, places, or things that cause this.
What are cravings (or urges)?
This feeling arises when a person believes they have done something wrong or failed to meet their moral standards.
What is guilt?
The more you take, the more you leave behind. In recovery, these matter.
What are steps?
Opioids slow down this critical body function, which can lead to overdose.
What is breathing (respiration)?
This highly addictive drug is a synthetic opioid responsible for many overdose deaths.
What is fentanyl?
This technique involves noticing urges without acting on them.
What is mindfulness?
This process involves developing greater self-awareness, resilience, and emotional intelligence to improve one’s overall well-being and relationships.
What is emotional growth?
I’m something you feel but cannot see. I can pass if you let me be.
What is a craving?
Chronic stimulant use can increase risk of heart attack by affecting this system.
What is the cardiovascular system?
This category of drugs, including Xanax and Valium, is often prescribed for anxiety but can be addictive.
What are benzodiazepines?
This technique involves observing and riding out cravings or urges without acting on them, allowing them to pass naturally like riding a wave.
What is urge surfing?
These are limits we set to protect our physical, emotional, and mental well-being in relationships and situations.
What are boundaries?
I get stronger the more you use me in recovery, but weaker if ignored.
What is a support system?
This part of the brain controls decision-making and is weakened by substance use.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This synthetic psychoactive drug, often found in pill form and used recreationally for its euphoric and empathetic effects. It can be deadly when misused due to its potency and unpredictable nature.
What is ecstasy or MDMA?
This skill helps individuals endure intense emotions or difficult situations without resorting to impulsive or harmful behaviors.
What is distress tolerance?
Growing pains often require individuals to develop this trait, which involves patience and perseverance through difficult times.
What is patience?
I am not a destination but a journey you take one day at a time.
What is recovery?