Basics
Coffee, cold water, walking, and showers make people “sober up” faster- fact or fiction?
What is fiction?
Smoking and vaping damage this organ the most.
What are the lungs?
Irritability, anxiety, and restlessness are examples of this.
What is nicotine withdrawal?
In terms of withdrawals, Alcohol is the least dangerous drug to stop using- Fact or Fiction?
Fiction
This type of breathing involves breathing in for 4 seconds, holding for 4, breathing out for 4, and holding for 4, which can significantly reduce stress by calming the vagus nerve
What is box breathing?
What is 2-3 hours?
What is Fiction?
Most nicotine cravings last about this long.
What is 5–10 minutes?
This prevents users from seeking help because they fear they will be judged
What is stigma?
The collective name for the People (and/or animals) you can trust to reach out to when you need to talk about issues you are having
What is your support system?
This is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States
What is tobacco use
Nicotine has been linked to this lung injury that causes gastro symptoms, chest congestion and difficulty breathing
What is Evali?
People often mistake withdrawal symptoms for this mental health issue.
What is anxiety?
Being Lonely, Tired, or Angry are examples of this type of trigger.
What is an emotional/internal trigger?
This coping skill boosts prefrontal cortex (PFC) health by increasing blood flow, volume, and neuronal connectivity
What is Exercise?
Nicotine increases this brain chemical that makes smoking feel rewarding.
What is dopamine?
Children who have this are more likely to have learning disorders and delayed development.
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
Nicotine withdrawal usually peaks around this time after quitting.
What is 2–3 days?
Alcohol use disorder is a disease- Fact or Fiction?
Fact! Genetic factors and environmental factors both contribute to risk
This coping skill involves waiting/riding out the craving without acting on it.
What is urge surfing?
Over time, the brain needs more nicotine and/or alcohol to feel the same effect—this is called this.
What is tolerance?
This type of drinking can lead to a severe blackout, which is like amnesia that may last for hours
What is binge drinking?
Nicotine use is linked with higher or lower relapse rates for substance use recovery?
Signs of this are clammy skin, vomiting, difficulty breathing, and a low heart rate
What is Alcohol poisoning?
People who use support are this much more likely to quit successfully.
What is up to twice as likely?