Any substance other than food or water that changes the way your body functions.
What is a drug?
Expressing three good things from your day is a coping strategy known as
What is gratitude
This is the term for a persistent, strong, and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity
What is a phobia?
People, Places, things
What are triggers?
The practice of putting thoughts and feelings into words on paper or voice recording allowing the person to think through challenges and express self
What is journaling
This mental health disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including periods of mania and depression.
What is Bipolar Disorder
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What are at least 90 days.
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs
What are goals
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine?
This allows you to focus your attention on something calming or pleasant. You should feel a sense of calm and balance.
What is meditation
What does the acronym PTSD stand for?
What is post traumatic stress disorder
3 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
What are (multiple answers)
___________ is the fastest addicting drug
What is Nicotine?
These give you structured things to do throughout the day and keep your mind occupied.
What are routines
This is the term for a sudden, intense, and overwhelming episode of fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, and sweating
What is a panic attack
surrounding yourself with people, which can include family, friends, and others who are also committed to a drug- or alcohol-free lifestyle
What is a sober support system
The most commonly abused drug across the nation
What is Marijuana
This is one of the healthiest ways to boost dopamine because it benefits mental and physical health
What is exercise
This mental health disorder is characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts followed by repetitive behaviors or rituals aimed at reducing anxiety.
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder
prioritizing your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It’s all about taking time for yourself and doing activities that relax and recharge you
What is self care