Name that Substance
This drug, derived from the opium poppy, was once widely prescribed for pain relief before being banned in most countries.
What is heroin
This mutual-help program is based on a 12-step model originally developed for alcohol use.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
This dimension focuses on sleep, nutrition, exercise, and overall bodily health.
physical wellness
A return to substance use after a period of abstinence is referred to as this.
What is relapse?
This federal agency, founded in 1973, is responsible for enforcing U.S. drug laws.
What is the DEA
Often associated with rave culture in the 1990s, this synthetic drug is commonly known by a two-letter nickname.
What is MDMA (Ecstasy)
This principle emphasizes safety, trustworthiness, and empowerment when working with trauma survivo
What is trauma-informed care
This dimension involves understanding, expressing, and managing feelings in healthy ways.
The term for behaviors, thoughts, or emotions that increase the likelihood of relapse.
What are triggers
The term “War on Drugs” became widely used during the presidency of this U.S. leader in the 1970s.
Who is Richard Nixon
This South American plant is the natural source of cocaine and has been traditionally used for centuries by Indigenous peoples.
What is the coca plant?
This harm-reduction tool can reverse an opioid overdose if given in time.
What is Narcan
This dimension emphasizes relationships, support systems, and a sense of belonging.
What is social wellness
This condition occurs when the body adapts to a substance and needs more to achieve the same effect.
What is tolerance
Mixing alcohol with this type of medication significantly increases the risk of overdose.
This powerful synthetic opioid is estimated to be dozens of times stronger than heroin and is a major contributor to overdose deaths.
What is fentanyl?
This approach focuses on reducing negative consequences rather than requiring abstinence.
What is Harm Reduction
This dimension focuses on learning, problem-solving, and cognitive engagement.
What is intellectual wellness
Stopping heavy substance use abruptly may lead to this potentially dangerous set of symptoms.
What is withdrawal
This drug class includes substances that slow down the central nervous system, such as benzodiazepines.
What are depressants
“Acid” is a common street name for this hallucinogen.
What is LSD?
Support from peers with lived experience is often provided through these groups.
What are mutual-help or peer support groups
This dimension relates to meaning, purpose, and values.
This part of the brain is especially affected by alcohol and plays a major role in memory formation.
What is the hippocampus
This population is at higher risk for substance-related harm due to ongoing brain development.
Who are adolescents/young adults?