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Cravings, increased tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, use despite consequences, difficultly stopping or cutting back use
What is substance use disorder
Decreased blood pressure and heart rate, drowsiness, cirrhosis, pancreatitis, "wet brain", impaired muscle coordination
What is alcohol/sedatives
People, places and things
What are environmental triggers
A self-reflection tool to document feelings
What is journaling
Most popular stimulant in the world?
What is caffeine
Diarrhea, drowsiness, elimination of pain, overdose, vomiting, uncomfortable withdrawals
What are opiates
Anger, fear, sadness, boredom
What are emotional triggers
What is identifying high risk situations
Most commonly abused illicit drug in the US
What is cannabis
Aggression, paranoia, hallucinations, insomnia, respiratory failure, stroke, heart attack
What are stimulants
Routines and habits
What are behavioral triggers
Contacting others who understand what you are going through
What is having/establishing sober supports
The pleasure chemical in the brain?
What is dopamine
Bloodshot eyes, slowed reaction time, impaired muscle coordination, memory impairment, hallucinations
What is cannabis
Negative thoughts and beliefs
What are psychological triggers
What is a relapse prevention plan
The 3rd leading lifestyle-related cause of death?
What is alcohol
confusion, dizziness, hallucinations, loss of brain cells, hearing loss
What are inhalants
A grounding skill to aid with triggers
What is 5,4,3,2,1
Getting a good night’s rest, scheduling regular breaks throughout the day, and engaging in support groups
What is self-care