Substance Abuse
Name four healthy coping skills you can use instead of using substances.
Name three reasons why people use substances.
To cope with negative feelings, self-medicate, to make social interactions "better" and to feel good temporarily
Name one celebrity that is sober.
Danny Trejo, Calvin Harris, Brad Pitt, Jack Harlow, Eminem, Bella Hadid, Daniel Radcliffe, Demi Lovato, Tom Holland, etc.
The legal age to purchase alcohol in NJ is 21. True or False?
True
Who is the BHSU Clinical Coordinator
Sara
People, places, or things that cause the brain to want to use substances. If you are not aware of them, they can cause relapse.
Triggers.
Name 3 long term negative effects of marijuana use.
decline in IQ, problems with relationships, breathing difficulties, increased risk of specific cancers, psychiatric disorders, increased risk of other substance use disorders, etc.
True or false: Drug use and overdoses kill more people than car accidents.
True
If you have family members who struggle with substance abuse, you are more likely to struggle with substance abuse. True or false.
True.
What does BHSU stand for?
Behavioral Health Substance Use
What is a the name of an extremely addictive drug in tobacco products?
Nicotine
Name 3 consequences of long-term smoking of nicotine/tobacco
lung problems, heart disease, cancer, etc.
What percentage of US youth use vapes?
Is it...
A. 14%
B. 38%
C. 20%
about 20%
You have to be 19 to purchase nicotine products. True or false?
False.
Who is the BHSU Program Manager
Candence
What is it called when you do not use any mind altering or illicit substances.
Sobriety
What happens to the body when you ingest nicotine?
Your heart rate goes up, your heart needs more oxygen, and it increases endorphins
1 in how many people become addicted to marijuana before they are 18 years old.
Is it...
A. 1 in 10
B. 1 in 6
C. 1 in 13
B. 1 in 6 marijuana users.
Vapes contain herbicide. True or False?
True.
Name the BHSU Cottages
Nico. Metcalf. Farrow. R1
What is the difference between abstinence and sobriety?
Abstinence- refers to the act of refraining from using addictive substances, such as alcohol or drugs, and is often the first step toward recovery
Sobriety- is holistic concept that includes not only avoiding substances but also working toward emotional, mental, and behavioral well-being.
What gender is most likely to die from a drug overdose? Men or Women?
Men are twice as likely to die of a drug overdose.
How many people in America have experienced a substance use disorder in the past year?
A. 50 Million people
B. 27 Million people
C. 61 Million people
A. 50 Million
It is okay to smoke nicotine or thc if I am not in BHSU. True or False?
False.
How many youth are in BHSU
19 youth