Substance Use
A strong desire or urge to consume/use a particular substance.
What is a craving.
This is your body's reaction to a challenge or demand in short bursts.
What is stress.
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness.
What is exercise.
A chemical substance, such as a narcotic or hallucinogen, that affects the central nervous system, causing changes in behavior and often addiction.
What is a drug.
This actor/comedian who lived in the bay area struggled with addiction and substance use, which was said to have begun during the filming of the show Mork & Mindy and persisted for more than 2 decades.
Who is Robin Williams.
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a substance to feel the same effect.
What is increased tolerance.
This mental health disorder includes feelings of sadness, lack of concentration and hopelessness.
What is depression.
A way to cope with emotional or physical discomfort that has you think of something other than what is uncomfortable.
What is a distraction technique.
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time.
What is a goal.
This author, who wrote books such as Carrie and The Green Mile struggled with alcohol and prescription drug addiction for years.
Who is Stephen King.
The biological response to when the human body receives too much of a substance or a mix of substances.
What is an overdose.
This mental neurological disorder involves periods of impulsivity or inattention and can have a negative direct impact on academics, occupations or social functioning.
What is attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Expressing good things from the day is a coping skill known as what?
What is gratitude.
What are some high risk situations to avoid or not to let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired? What can help you remember these circumstances?
What is HALT.
The singer/songwriter of Piano Man struggled with alcohol abuse for years before entering rehab.
Who is Billy Joel.
The pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance use and addiction.
What is dopamine.
A mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling and ____.
What is behavior.
This broad category of coping skills focuses on enjoyable activities that promote stress reduction, relaxation and overall positive physical and mental health.
What is self-care.
A word used when naming an illicit substance/narcotic or slang for "something cool".
What is dope.
This actress who is most well known for playing Princess Leia has spoken about having bipolar disorder and was in recovery from cocaine and prescription drug abuse.
Who is Carrie Fisher.
True or False: Addiction is described as chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.
Depression that lasts longer than two years.
What is persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia).
You develop this to help you from relapse and have a plan in place for when you have cravings and/or triggers to use or notice early warning signs of relapse, both in recovery and mental health.
What is a Relapse Prevention Plan.
A set of symptoms that can typically last for weeks or months during the early phases of addiction recovery. Depending on the extent of the addiction and drugs abused, this can sometimes last a few years.
What is PAWS.
This musical artist sung a song about rehab and her refusal to engage in treatment for alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, while this song made her famous, the story led to her death from alcohol poisoning in 2011.
Who is Amy Winehouse.