What Substance Is That?
*What is alcohol*
*I know my substance use needs to change, and I'm intentionally making behavior and lifestyle changes*
*What is action?*
*This is commonly reported as including a headache, sweats, dehydration, nausea, and mental health symptoms such as anxiety and/or depression*
*What is a hangover?*
*Caffeine*
*An upper*
*In this song, Pink describes the benefits of recovery, and suggests that sobriety makes her feel safe. Pink is in recovery from methamphetamine and ecstasy*
*Sober*
*Crank, Ice, and Skooby Snacks are slang for this substance"
"What is methamphetamine*
*I know I need to change, and I'm seeing now the negative consequences that my substance use has caused*
*What is preparation?*
*This happens when we stop using substances, and happens before any post-acute withdrawal symptoms would be felt*
*HINT IN QUESTION!*
*What is acute withdrawal?*
*Opiates*
*Downer*
*In this song, Amy Winehouse demonstrates how a negative view of treatment can be very dangerous, and in her case, unfortunately fatal*
*Rehab*
"Snow, horse, and dope are slang for this substance"
"What is heroin*
*I don't have a substance use issue, and/or I'm not willing to change, even if I have negative consequences*
*What is pre-contemplation?*
*After high and/or long periods of use, these TWO substances can cause a dangerous withdrawal that may result in death if a medical detox is not sought*
*What is alcohol and benzodiazepines?*
*Amphetamine*
*Upper*
*In this song, Sia talks about her fleeting feelings of release and abandon that comes with substance use, and the pain, guilt, and emptiness that comes after. Sia is very open about her recovery journey*
*Chandelier*
"Chronic, bud, and Mary Jane are slang for this substance"
"What is marijuanna"
*I may have a substance us issue, and I believe I should make some changes, however I'm not implementing any of those change*
*What is contemplation?*
*This symptom of substance use withdrawal isn't talked about as much, and presents as an inability to feel any or very limited pleasure'*
*What is anhedonia?*
*Alcohol*
*Downer*
*At the onset of consuming alcohol, we may feel a rush of energy as our brain releases excess amounts of dopamine - this is also why hangovers come with a lot of exhaustion*
*In this song, originally by Nine Inch Nails with a popular cover done by Johnny Cash, the lyrics talk about self-harm and heroin, with a reminder that substance use does NOT bring us forgetfulness*
*Hurt*
*Candy, molly, and Skittles are slang for this substance"
*What is ecstasy*
*I've completed the necessary changes, and am able to start moving away from a focus on my substance use and more on a focus of my recovery*
*What is maintenance?*
*After heavy and/or long periods of a substance, this syndrome may last from 6 months to two years while our brains once again naturally produce endorphins and dopamine*
*What is post-acute withdrawal syndrome?*
*Cannabis*
*All Arounder*
*These substances have various effects on our bodies, and can feel like both an upper and a downer*
*In this hit song from Chumbawamba released back in 1997, the singer refers to a sad man drinking whiskey, vodka, lager, and cider.*
*Tubthumping*