Name that Drug/class
Glue, gasoline, butyl nitrite, etc.
inhalants
Using a substance to the point that it alters a person’s judgment and decision making, leading to dangerous behaviors.
Substance abuse
What are the three main types of triggers?
H.A.L.T
hungry, angry, lonely or tired. Why is important to remember these circumstances?
Family, significant others, and friends have distanced themselves from you
Loss of relationships, Loss of trust
What class of drug is nicotine
stimulant
Removal of a drug from the body that may cause unpleasant effects.
Withdrawl
Name people that can be called for support when things feels hard.
Sponsor, therapist, friends that support your sobriety, mentor
G.L.A.D
GLAD- Grateful, Learned, Accomplish, Delight
A mindfulness exercise that focuses on gratitude and noticing the positive in everyday situations ... think of happy
When you have a toxic amount of drugs in your systems that shuts down your central nervous system?
What is an overdose
Studies show use that begins during the teen years and continues into adulthood has been linked to poor grades and lower IQs. What is the drug
What is marijuana?
Needing more of a drug to feel its effects.
Tolerance
Name 5 skills to use to overcome cravings and triggers
1. Know your triggers! 2. Have coping skills (fidgets, deep breathing, drawing, exercising). 3. Hobbies 4. Work 5. Supports (people, places, things) 6. Relapse prevention plan
H.O.W
This can happen to you if you are caught w/ drugs. If it does happen to you, it stays on your record and can make it impossible to get into College, private high schools, or even get the job that you want.
Cannabis is part of what classes of drugs
Depressant
Stimulant
Hallucinogen
when you can't remember key details about a specific event or the event itself after drinking large quantities of alcohol
"blackout"
Name 3 different things you could say to refuse someone asking you to use drugs or drinking.
What is... 1. Saying no 2. I don't want to 3. I have to go 4. I am trying to stay sober 5. I have something important to do (a game, school, etc...)
T.I.M.E
Things I Must Earn
Name 3 consequences that you've experienced as a result of your substance use
Participants' choice
A powerful prescription pain reliever, but it is sometimes added to heroin by drug dealers, causing doses so strong that people are dying from overdoses.
Fentanyl
a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.
Addiction
What are the stages of change?
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference
What is the Serenity Prayer
Though withdrawing from all drugs is extremely painful and sickening, there are only two substances that have withdrawal symptoms that could be fatal.
What is alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, glucocorticoids (steroids)