Coping Skills
What are substance craving triggers? What's one example of a trigger?
Triggers are people, places, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, etc. that remind someone about substance use.
False, they may make it feel like you're sleeping better, but your sleep quality is actually worse.
What is peer pressure?
When friends offer, convince, or encourage you to use drugs.
What is an organ/body part that drug use can harm?
Heart, lungs, mouth, brain, skin, etc.
What's one way you can cope with substance cravings/urges?
Distraction, urge surfing, talking to someone, substitute another behavior, etc.
What is an example of a marijuana withdrawal symptom?
Lower appetite, irritability, mood changes, difficulty falling asleep, cravings, etc.
What's the difference between cocaine and crack?
Cocaine is a powder you snort, crack is a crystal you smoke
What is tolerance? Why could tolerance be a concern?
Tolerance is when you need more of a drug to feel the same effect as before. It is a sign of dependence/addiction.
You go to a friend's house to hang out and they offer you your preferred drug. What is one way you could avoid using?
Say no, suggest another activity, leave, etc.
What does binge drinking mean? Why is binge drinking dangerous?
Binge drinking is having 4-5 drinks in 2 hours. It is easy to black-out, hurt yourself, make poor decisions, harm your health, and increases risk of dependence/addiction.
What do people say is the most addictive drug?
Nicotine
What is the difference between a lapse and a relapse?
A lapse is a temporary slip-up with limited substance use. A relapse is returning to previous problematic substance use.
What is urge surfing? How do you do it?
Urge surfing is using mindfulness to "ride out" a craving until it passes.
True or false: It is safe to smoke marijuana before you drive.
False. Marijuana use slows reaction times, makes it easier to get distracted, and makes drivers swerve more.
What illegal drug is similar to prescription pain killers (e.g., oxycontin, morphine)?
Heroin, fentanyl
What is the #1 cause of preventable death in the United States?
Smoking cigarettes
What is an example of an irrational belief related to drug use?
"Getting high will fix my problems."
"I'm a better person when I'm high."
"I won't be able to stop using if I try."
How long does it take to feel the effect of alcohol?
10 minutes to start to feel it, 30 minutes for the full effect.
What are some of the dangerous chemicals in tobacco?
Battery acid, lighter fluid, sewar gas, poison, carbon monoxide, rocket fuel, toilet cleaner, insecticide, candle wax, vinegar
What are the stages of change?
Pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance. (Sometimes lapse/relapse)