for the introvert
Abby and her sister just argued about her parents divorce. Abby feels depressed, anxious, and wants to smoke but she knows if she smokes she won't do her homework and will further fall behind at school. Abby loves nature and music and doesn't want to talk to others. What should she do?
Abby should go on a walk and listen to music. Going on a walk will help her go outside and get some sunshine. She can even listen to music that is validating (music that represents what she is going through). Name one song she can listen to.
Maya just broke up with her boyfriend. Her friend invites her to a party tonight but she know she will want to drink if she goes, and she is on probation. She feels too depressed to want to be alone. What should she do?
Maya should reach out to a friend that she can spend time with in a healthy way. Maya should avoid going to the party. Maya can see a movie with her friend, walk around the mall, have a girls night and watch movies at home, go roller skating, or go to the gym with her friend.
Chris used to spend most afternoons getting high with friends. Now that Chris is in recovery, the hours after school feel endless. Sitting around makes cravings stronger, and Chris starts thinking, "I should just text my old friends." Too much unstructured time becomes a trigger.
Chris sets a timer for 20 minutes and chooses one small task—cleaning a desk, finishing homework, organizing a backpack, or folding laundry. Once the timer ends, Chris notices feeling more focused and less overwhelmed.
Zoe has a chemistry test tomorrow and can't stop thinking about everything that could go wrong. In the past, she would smoke marijuana to "quiet her mind" and help herself relax. Tonight, the urge to use feels strong because her thoughts won't slow down.
Anxiety and racing thoughts trigger cravings.
Maya sets a timer for 10 minutes and writes down every worry on paper. Then she highlights the worries she can actually do something about and creates a simple plan for tomorrow. Getting the thoughts out of her head helps her feel calmer without using.
What slang word means "charisma" or having game?
Rizz
Joey heard his friends gossiping about him at school. He feels angry and embarrassed. He remembers he has a bar of xanax in his pocket that he is considering taking, because he doesn't want to tell anyone how hes feeling. Joey loves video games. What should he do?
For the time being, he can try the 5 4 3 2 1 method to work through the urge. what is this method?
Joey should talk to a trusted person about his feelings because bottling them up will only make it worse. Joey can turn his xanax into TTC, a hospital amnesty box, or crush it on the sidewalk to ensure he doesn't take it. He can then play a soothing video game to distract himself.
Jordan has always been the social one. Friends text every weekend about parties where alcohol and marijuana are common. Jordan has been sober for three weeks and worries that saying no means becoming invisible. Jordan feels lonely at home and keeps thinking, "Everyone else is having fun."
Jordan writes down what usually happened after those parties—hangovers, arguments, spending money, breaking trust with family, and feeling guilty. Then Jordan makes a list of what sobriety has already made possible, like better sleep, more energy, and earning back trust. Looking at the lists helps Jordan remember that missing one party is protecting something much more valuable.
Avery feels frustrated because recovery hasn't "fixed everything." School is stressful, relationships are still complicated, and Avery feels like no progress is being made. Perfectionism leads to discouragement.
Each evening, Avery writes down three accomplishments—even if they're simple, like attending school, drinking enough water, or resisting a craving. Instead of focusing on what didn't get done, Avery asks, "What's one thing I did today that moved me forward?" This helps shift attention from perfection to steady growth.
Reflection Questions:
After an argument with a parent, Marcus storms into his room feeling angry and misunderstood. His first thought is, "If I get high, I won't care anymore."
Conflict creates an urge to escape uncomfortable emotions.
Marcus tells himself he'll wait 30 minutes before making any decisions. During that time, he listens to calming music, shoots basketball outside, or takes a shower. Once the intense emotion passes, he's able to think more clearly.
What word is often used to describe someone who is confident or a leader?
Sigma
Lily feels triggered because she remembered a trauma memory. Lily loves crafts, art, and makeup. What can she do instead of going to the smoke shop and buying a tank of naz after school?
Lily can make bracelets, (they have cheap sets at walmart, amazon, and 5 below), she can do her makeup, she can do a friend's makeup, she can learn to crochet, draw, paint, or color.
Alex walks into a friend's birthday party. Within minutes, someone offers a vape and says, "Come on, one hit won't matter." Alex hates disappointing people and worries friends will think recovery is "lame."
Instead of answering immediately, Alex grabs a drink, starts a conversation with someone else, and gives the craving or pressure ten minutes to pass. By staying busy, the urge becomes less intense and the conversation shifts away from substances.
Chris used to spend every afternoon getting high with friends after school. Since starting recovery, the hours between school and dinner feel painfully long. One afternoon, an old friend texts, "We're all hanging out. Come through." Chris knows there will be marijuana there and starts thinking, "At least I'd have something to do."
Instead of focusing only on chores, Chris keeps a list of recovery-focused tasks like texting a supportive friend, attending a recovery meeting, journaling about cravings, or practicing a coping skill. Completing even one item feels productive while strengthening recovery.
Sophia has been sober for several weeks and is nervous about going back to school. She worries classmates are judging her and starts thinking that using would help her feel less anxious.
What state became an internet meme for "weird things happen here"?
Ohio
Sam loves rap. He gets into an argument with his dad about his grades before school. He goes to school and is offered to hit the vape pen in the bathroom. What can Sam do instead?
He can listen to music, pull out his notes app on his iphone and type his own song. He can also make a playlist on spotify that he can listen to to calm himself down. He can also talk to a trusted friend about what happened and ask for advice.
Taylor's favorite part of the day used to be hanging out after school with friends who smoked together. Now, afternoons feel boring.
Taylor keeps a list on their phone of 20 things that can be done in under 30 minutes, such as listening to music, shooting hoops, drawing, trying a new recipe, playing with a pet, working out, calling a sibling, or organizing a room. Whenever boredom hits, Taylor chooses one activity before making any other decision.
Reflection Questions:
Taylor returns to school after treatment and feels overwhelmed by missing assignments. A classmate offers prescription stimulants, saying they'll help Taylor catch up faster. Taylor knows using could lead back to old habits but feels desperate. Stress and academic pressure increase the temptation to misuse substances.
Taylor divides assignments into manageable steps and focuses on completing one task at a time instead of trying to finish everything at once.
Taylor meets with a teacher, counselor, or trusted adult to develop a realistic plan for catching up. Asking for support reduces pressure and removes the need to rely on substances for performance.
Noah keeps thinking about mistakes made while using substances. The guilt feels overwhelming, and Noah starts believing that using again would make those feelings disappear.
Noah writes a letter to himself from the perspective of a trusted friend—acknowledging past mistakes while recognizing the effort being made to change. Reading the letter helps reduce shame and reinforces hope.
What word means someone is lying or making things up?
Cap
What is the name of the four interns
Megan, Deanna, Viviana, and Alyssa (the new post doc)
Morgan returns to school after treatment. Classmates expect Morgan to be the "fun party person."
Before responding to invitations or comments, Morgan asks, "Will this choice move me toward the person I want to become or back toward the person I'm trying to leave behind?" This simple question helps guide decisions based on long-term goals instead of other people's expectations.
Reflection Questions:
What are the zodiac signs of the 4 interns?
cap (me/Deanna), virgo (Viviana), aqauarius (Alyssa)
Between school, family responsibilities, and recovery, Ava feels overwhelmed. She remembers how substances seemed to make stress disappear for a little while and wonders if using would make life easier.
Feeling overwhelmed creates the urge to escape.
Ava draws two circles. In the inner circle, she lists things she can control (her choices, asking for help, studying for tomorrow, taking medication as prescribed). In the outer circle, she lists things she cannot control (other people's opinions, the past, unexpected events). Focusing on the inner circle helps reduce stress.
what generation are the interns?
Me/Deanna: millennial, Viviana/Alyssa gen z