PTSD
Only people who been to war have PTSD? (T or F)
False, anyone who has suffered a traumatic event can suffer from PTSD.
Nicotine and caffeine are both classified as depressants. (T or F)
False
They are both stimulants.
This coping skills entails reaching out to someone safe
Asking for help
People who recover are totally sure they want to give up substances.
False
What are the two ways to be dishonest?
Active lying or lying by commission
Passive lying or lying by ommission
What are the TWO types of PTSD?
Simple- from a single incident
Complex- from repeated incident
The drugs' withdrawal sympotoms can be fatal.
Alcohol and Benzodiazepines
This coping skill requires me to say "No" to protect myself.
Set a boundary
Honesty with others first requires honesty with self. (T or F)
True
Whose last name is Squarepants?
Sponge Bob
PTSD is considered what type of disorder?
Anxiety Disorder
Name the 4 drug classifications
1. Opiods
2. Stimulants
3. Depressants
4. Hallucinogens
In any situation, you have choices, so you will need to list your ______.
Options
Nightmares and flashbacks can be triggers to use substance?
True
This communication style is respectful of myself and others.
Assertive Communication
Name at least one symptom of PTSD
1. Intrusive thoughts, nightmares or flashbacks
2. Avoidance of any reminders, detaching, numbing
3. Arousal: easily startled, angered or feeling "hyped up"
4. Lower functioning: problems with relationships, work or other major areas of life
Synthetic cannabinoids (K2, Spice, etc.) are similar to cannibis and are harmless. (T of F)
False
The chemicals used to make synthetic cannabinoids are different and can be 10 to 100 times more potent than cannibis. They can cause severe illness and death.
This coping skill requires me to pay attention to my thinking/thoughts.
Hint: 3 are very Catchy
3 C's
Catch it
Check it
Change it
Dishonesty is usually an attempt to protect yourself. (T or F)
True
Who was always trying to get the Road Runner?
The coyote - Wile E Coyote
You have to get clean from substances before you can work on your PTSD?
False, Experts generally believe that the two disorders can and should be treated at the same time.
Heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, percocet are all what kind of drugs.
Opioids
The most difficult path is usually the right one.
Hint: When in doubt, ___ ___ ____.
When in doubt, do what's hardest
Abusing Substances can make PTSD symptoms worse. (T or F)
True
Substances can make you feel more depressed, more suicidal and less stable. Substance may appear to solve som PTSD symptoms fpr a short while, in the long run it will only make them worse.
Passive, Passive-aggressive, Aggressive and Assertive are the 4 types of ___________.
Communication