Initial Use & Misuse
What is a common reason people first try substances?
What is curiosity or peer pressure
What is tolerance?
What is needing more of a substance to get the same effect?
What is addiction?
What is a disease where a person continues using despite harmful consequences?
What is a relapse?
What is returning to substance use after a period of sobriety?
What is recovery?
What is the process of living a healthy, substance-free life?
True or False: Misuse means using a substance exactly as prescribed. Why?
What is false
What is dependence?
What is when the body or mind relies on the substance to function?
Name a sign of addiction.
What is loss of control or strong cravings?
True or False: Relapse means recovery has failed. Why?
What is false?
Name a recovery support resource.
What is AA, NA, therapy, or a sponsor?
Name one risk factor for early substance use.
What is trauma, family history, or environment
Name a withdrawal symptom.
What is sweating, anxiety, shaking, or nausea?
Why is addiction called a brain disease?
What is it changes how the brain processes reward and decision-making?
Name a common relapse trigger.
What is stress, people, places, or strong emotions?
Why is structure important in recovery?
What is it helps prevent boredom and reduce impulsivity?
What is one example of substance misuse?
Taking more than prescribed
Taking Someone else's medication
Drinking/Using to deal with stress
Mixing alcohol and medications
Ingesting in a different method
Binging
How is tolerance dangerous?
What is it increases the risk of overdose?
How can addiction affect relationships?
What is by damaging trust, communication, and causing isolation?
What is the difference between a lapse and a relapse?
What is a lapse is a one-time slip, a relapse is a return to patterns?
What is a relapse prevention plan?
What is a strategy to handle triggers and cravings?
How can occasional misuse lead to long-term consequences?
What is it can change brain chemistry and lead to addiction
What’s the difference between physical and psychological dependence?
What is physical shows in the body, psychological is emotional/mental reliance?
Name one behavior that shows someone may be addicted.
What is lying about use or prioritizing substances over responsibilities?
How can someone bounce back after a relapse?
What is by being honest, asking for help, and restarting recovery steps?
What are signs of progress in recovery?
What is honest communication, staying sober, self-care, and goal-setting?