Recovery 1
Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
-What is Addiction
1) The user 2) Family 3) Children 4) Co-workers 5) Parents 6) Siblings 7) Friends 8) Community
Who are those affected by substance abuse?
The name of a well-known support group associated with alcoholism
What is AA?
Name one benefit of regular physical exercise
What is reduces stress, improves mood, or enhances physical health.
A drug that leads to more addictive drugs
What is a gateway drug
___________ is the fastest addicting drug
What is nicotine
1) Lowered inhibitions 2) Decreased control over motor skills 3) Inability to concentrate and focus 4) Addiction 5) Heart attack; stroke 6) Liver failure; cirrhosis 7) Kidney disease 8) Blackouts
What are the consequences of alcoholism
A strong desire to consume a particular substance
Name an emotional self-care activity you can do in 5 minutes.
What is practice deep breathing or positive affirmations.
a term used to describe when a person has a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder (SUD) at the same time
What is a dual diagnosis
Anything you put in your body that changes you emotionally, socially, or physically?
What is drug
1. Addiction 2. Respiratory failure 3. Vomiting 4. Death 5. Drowsiness 6. Reduction of pain 7. Diarrhea 8. Very uncomfortable withdrawal
What are effects of pain killers/opiates
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called _______
What is tolerance
How can setting small, achievable goals improve your mental well-being?
What is it builds confidence and gives a sense of accomplishment.
Alcohol affects which organ the most?
What is the liver
is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
The following problems occur because of what? -Increase in violence and aggression -Addiction -Drug-induced psychosis -Increase in Respiratory problems -Increase in cardiovascular problems -Risk for HIV, HEP C and TB -Damage to physical appearance
What is Methamphetamine/cocaine addiction
The number of adults in the U.S. that are estimated to have an addiction
What is 23.5 MILLION ADULTS, 10% OF THE POPULATION
What is one way to build a healthy support system in recovery?
What is join support groups or recovery communities.
Struggled with Crack Cocaine in the 80's. African American Female Talk Show Host. Had her own talk show. Starred in "A Wrinkle in Time", "The Color Purple", and "Selma"
Who is Oprah
The two most commonly abused drugs across the nation
What is Marijuana and alcohol
Bone marrow damage, liver and kidney damage, blackouts, limb spasms, hearing loss and the loss of brain cells are consequences from abusing what type of drugs?
What are inhalants?
True or False: Teenagers and people with mental health disorders are more at risk for drug use and addiction than other populations.
What is true
Name one way to connect with your spirituality in recovery.
What is engage in prayer, meditation, or mindfulness
True or False: Cocaine was once an ingredient in Coca-Cola.
What is true