Substances
Name the 4 Most Used Substances.
Alcohol, Weed, Tobacco, & Vaping.
True or False: Substance abuse and substance dependance are the same thing.
False: Substance abuse and substance dependance are different. Substance abuse is the use of drugs or alcohol to the point where it causes problems in your life. Substance dependence (addiction) is when you are unable to quit using drugs or alcohol.
True or False: Insomnia can be a relapse warning sign.
True: Insomnia can be a physical warning sign of relapse.
True or False: Recovery is only on you.
False: You don't have to do recovery alone. Having a support system can greatly help!
1.63 Million
According to the Annual National Youth Tobacco Survey in 2024, 1.63 million middle and high school students reported current of e-cigs.
Abuse or Dependence: Repeated substance use in situations that are physically dangerous
Substance Abuse
Name the 3 stages of relapse.
1. Emotional Relapse
2. Mental Relapse
3. Physical Relapse
Name 2 ways to give up substances.
●Making Lists
●Journaling and free-writing
●Exercise
●Artistic expression
●Talk therapy
●Meditation and mindfulness
a. intense, short-term high
b. feeling more alert
c. fainting
d. seizures or death
b. feeling more alert
Fentanyl depresses the central nervous system which can cause sleepiness rather than increased focus or energy.
Abuse or Dependence: Your time is heavily devoted to using the substance.
Substance Dependence
True or False: Isolation from family and friends is not a relapse warning sign.
False: Isolating from family and friends is a major warning sign.
Name one resource to that can help with recovery.
1. MHMR
2. Lena Pope
3. Mesa Springs
4. SAMHSA
Name 3 Effects of Vaping.
addiction, anxiety and depression, becoming a smoker, impotence, sleep problems, exposure to cancer-causing chemicals, chronic bronchitis, lung damage
Abuse or Dependence: Physical withdrawal symptoms occur if you stop using the substance. Also, you may take the substance to try to manage your withdrawal symptoms.
Substance Dependence
True or False: Recovery is a smooth process and is easy.
False: Recovery is hard and is like climbing a mountain. It's important to take one step at a time and there will be ups and downs.
What factors can increase the risk of addiction?
Environmental factors can increase the risk of addiction – chaotic home and abuse, parent’s/ family’s drug use & attitude towards drugs, peer pressure, community attitude towards drugs, and struggling in school.
What drug is associated with the phrase "One Pill Kills"?
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Just 2 milligrams of fentanyl, equal to 10 to 15 grains of table salt, is considered a lethal dose.
Genetics account for about ______% of a person’s risk for addiction.
40 – 60%
Reframe: "I messed up and had a drink, might has well have another".
"I messed up and had a drink, but I can learn from it and I don't have to throw all my progress away. Recovery is hard and there's going to be ups and down."
____________ happens when a person has both a mental illness & a substance abuse problem.
Concurrent Disorder