Tabacco and Nicotine
What addictive chemical is found in tobacco and many vaping products?
Nicotine
Marijuana can be linked to what other mental health problems?
Depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts
Opioids were originally derived from what plant?
Poppy plant
What is a trigger?
A person, place, emotion, thought, or situation that increases the urge to use substances?
What is one benefit of having a support system?
Accountability, encouragement, guidance, or emotional support
Nicotine causes the release of what brain chemical associated with reward and pleasure?
Dopamine
What is one short-term effect of marijuana on the brain?
Altered senses, changes in mood, impaired memory, impaired body movement, or difficulty problem-solving
Name one common abused prescription opioid.
Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Morphine, Codeine, Oxymorphone, Vicodin, or Fentanyl
Name one emotion that commonly contributes to relapse risk.
Stress, anger, loneliness, anxiety, sadness, guilt, or boredom
Is everybody's recovery/treatment the same?
No
True or False: Scientists have found all the side effects vaping has caused.
False
Marijuana can affect this ability when used during adolescence.
Thinking, memory, and learning
What medication can reverse an opioid overdose?
Naloxone (Narcan)
What are the different types of relapse?
Emotional, mental, and physical
Name one healthy way to manage anger.
Deep breathing, taking a moment to yourself, journaling, talking to someone, or exercising
Name one common reason teens report vaping.
Experimentation, fitting in with friends, liking flavors, coping.
What is tetrahydrocannabinol
THC
Name two short-term effects of opioid misuse.
Extreme drowsiness, confusion, nausea, constipation, slowed breathing
What should a person do first after recognizing a strong craving?
Use coping skills, contact supports, leave triggering situations, or follow a relapse prevention plan
What stage of change involves actively making behavioral changes?
The action stage
Name one withdrawal symptom associated with nicotine addiction.
Irritability, cravings, depressed mood, trouble sleeping, or difficulty paying attention
What syndrome can develop from long-term marijuana use and cause severe nausea and vomiting?
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
Name two ways opioids are commonly misused.
Taking someone else's prescription, taking more than prescribed, mixing with alcohol, snorting, or injecting
Does relapse mean you have failed recovery?
No
Why is self-awareness important in recovery?
Being self-aware helps with accountability, identifying triggers, emotions, warning signs, and healthy coping responses