Pop Culture
Which Grammy award winner and advocate shared taht she suffers from PTSD and said "I have a mental illness, and I struggle with that mental illness every day".
Lady Gaga
She uses meditation and the mantra "You are brave, you are courageous."
Which country grows the largest amount of Cannabis in the world?
United States.
The second country in line is Morocco.
It is illegal for any person to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of what?
.08 or higher
How long does it take to break a habit?
1 month
It takes 30 days to break a habit. However, with recovery, it takes much longer for the brain to heal and THAT could take years of work.
50% of mental health problems begin by what age?
14
It’s a common myth that acting out as a young adult or teen is just part of being a kid. Research has shown that half of all mental health disorders start by age 14; however, an average of 11 years pass after the onset of symptoms before a person seeks help for mental health symptoms.
In 2017, the musician Logic released a song featuring the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number. What was the name of the song?
1800-273-8255
In 1901, 30% of the cocaine addicts in America were working in this field.
Dentistry
1971
President Nixon directed service members returning from Vietnam since significant members were using marijuana and heroin.
Nearly 16K military members admitted to having a drug abuse problem in 1972.
True or False
As long as you take it one day at a time, you don't need a solid plan.
False.
You always need a direction.
The term for when someone experiences a mental illness AND a substance use disorder simultaneously.
What is a Dual Diagnosis? *also referred to as co-occuring disorder.
This 2008 comedy follows a process server and his dealer friend as they wind up on the run from hitmen after witnessing a murder.
Pineapple Express
What psychoactive street drug, known to some as molly, was developed in 1912, and was used as an enhancement for psychotherapy as late as the 1970s?
MDMA
This drug contains roughly 400 compounds, each of which is thought to potentially affect the brain and body in a different way.
Marijuana
Experts suggest incorporating activities and practices from FIVE dimensions into your self-care routine. These five domains are Physical, Mental, Spiritual, ____ and _____.
Social and Emotional
What is the leading cause of disability worldwide?
Depression
During his 1992 presidential campaign, what candidate famously said that he had experimented with marijuana while he was a student, but he didn't inhale?
Bill Clinton
During World War II, many soldiers from both sides of the battle lines were using this drug for its stimulant effects in attempts to stay alert and focused during long battles and periods of calm. Notably, Japanese Kamikaze pilots were given this drug prior to their missions.
Methamphetamine
The drug was marketed as Pervitin in the winter of 1937
On November 6, 2012, initiatives and amendments were passed in two U.S. states to legalize recreational marijuana. One was Washington state. What was the other state?
Colorado
"______ is the best medicine." What word fills in the blank? In fact, this idiom has been validated by scientific researchers that indicate painful experiences may indeed be lessened with this "treatment."
Laughter
Each year, serious mental illnesses cost the U.S approximately how much in lost earnings?
$200 billion
Which rock star wanted to be a federal agent-at large in the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs?
Elvis Presley
Presley was recruited by the DEA to help them investigate the illegal drug trade in the late 1950's. He helped to bust several drug trafficking operations, worked undercover to expose corrupt police officers. He was forced to resign in the early 60s after it was revealed that he had been using drugs himself.
On April 20, 1950, the CIA officially approved Project BLUEBIRD, which was later renamed Project ARTICHOKE. The agency was investigating interrogation techniques in order to create amnesia and new identities as well as new memories in experimental subjects’ minds. What drug was given to them to create an addiction followed by a withdrawal?
Morphine
Most psychedelics are illegal. Which of these is one of the few that are legal, and therefore easier for mental health researchers to study?
Ketamine
Adrenal glands manufacture this hormone, as well as adrenaline, both of which help the body manage responses to stress.
Cortisol
Excess cortisol is secreted during times of physical or psychological stress. Maintaining an adequate balance of cortisol is essential for health.
What percentage of violent acts can be attributed to people with serious mental illness?
3-5%
People with serious mental illness are more likely to be the victim, not the offender.