Drugs and the Brain
True or False?
12 fl oz beer = 5 fl oz wine = 1.5 fl oz of 80 proof distilled spirits
TRUE
What does HALT Mean?
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
T or F
Meta emotions are feelings about feelings
True
Agrees with everything but always has a reason why it doesn't exactly apply to their case
YEAH, BUT
What is a self-help group that has been around since the '30s?
AA
Dopamine, Serotonin, Norepinephrine, GABA and Glutamate
What are Neurotransmitters
More teens die from ______________than heroin/cocaine combined
Prescription Drugs
What are good feelings?
What are bad feelings?
Trick question: An emotion in neither good nor bad. it is neutral
Often sees himself/herself as the victim of circumstances. Not fully accepting responsibility for change "If only I didn't get caught"
Poor me
What is Radical Acceptance?
To accept something all the way. In your mind, body, and heart
Name 4 stimulant drugs
Amphetamines, cocaine, Nicotine, Caffeine, Bath Salts
Drugs are classified as
(3 or 4)
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
Depressants
Others
Our Thoughts, Emotions, and Behaviors are connected
What is CBT
Does whatever possible to stay out of it. Usually only responds when directly addressed and even then doesn't give the whole story
Isolater
What are refusal skills?
Skills to say no when someone is pressuring you to do something you don't want to do
What is the Central Nervous System
The brain and spinal cord
What are the stages of Grief?
Denial, Bargaining, Anger, Depression, Acceptance
Negative Risk taking (Definition)
Any negative activity that could have harmful consequences on you or others
Any negative act that violates the Rights of others even if you cant see the victim
Spends time defending others in group. Often making excuses for others and trying to get them off the hook
Name it and give an example
Rescuer
What is a lapse?
A lapse, by definition, is a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment. The key word in the definition of a lapse is temporary.
What are Risk Factors for developing a substance use disorder
4
Biological, Psychological, Environmental, Substances Used, Other (Stress, boundaries, acting out, poor nutrition, sleep disorders)
What does SELF mean?
Safety
Emotions
Loss
Future
Just _______% of the population can hide their emotions successfully
1
Uses humor as defense to prevent others from finding out who they are
attempts to do/ say things in order to please others
Tries to run things, focuses on others problems instead of own
You need all 3 correct to get points
Class Clown
People Pleaser
The counselor
What are triggers for teen relapse
Basically any trigger