Liquid Courage & Other Subs
This substance slows down the brain and nervous system and is classified as a depressant.
Alcohol
This word describes how we view ourselves, our abilities, and our worth.
Self-esteem
Name one stressor in your life and a positive way you can cope with that stressor
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How many feet above sea level does Denver sit at?
5280 ft
How many continents are there on Earth?
7
T/F: Mixing alcohol with other depressant drugs (like benzodiazepines) always creates less risk because the effects “cancel out.”
This skill uses the five senses to calm anxiety (e.g., 5-4-3-2-1).
Name one healthy way to cope with feeling angry
Take a break or step away
Take deep breaths
Go for a walk
Exercise or move your body
Write it out
Talk to someone you trust
Count to 10 before responding
This is the longest residential street in Colorado and in the entire U.S.
Colfax Avenue (aprx 49.5 miles)
What is the term for the part of a car that transfers power from the engine to the wheels?
Transmission
Long-term alcohol use can shrink this organ responsible for decision-making and memory.
The brain
Too much stress triggers this “fight, flight, freeze” system in the brain.
Nervous system
Name 3 negative coping skills.
Name 3 positive coping skills.
Self-harm, substance abuse, withdraw/isolation, fighting, bottling feelings up, and many more
exercise, art activities, talking to a friend, participating in leisure, and many more
Which county in Colorado is nicknamed the “Switzerland of America” due to its rugged mountain terrain?
Ouray County
The largest planet in our solar system is _____.
Jupiter
This chemical messenger in the brain is most associated with pleasure and reward — and addiction hijacks it.
Dopamine
This plan documents triggers, warning signs, coping strategies, and support systems to prevent relapse.
Relapse prevention plan
The Broncos have three of these titles.
Three Superbowl Titles
Your father’s father’s only daughter’s son. What is this person to you?
Your brother
In the context of substance use, what is the key difference between use, misuse, and dependency/abuse — and why is knowing the difference important?
Use = consuming as intended/low risk/"responsible"; misuse = non-medical use, wrong dose, wrong context; dependency/addiction = physiological/psychological need, tolerance, withdrawal. Knowing the difference matters for recognizing risk, intervening early, and reducing harm.
These types of thoughts can lead to distorted beliefs and emotional reactions.
Cognitive distortions
What is the name of the tallest 14er in Colorado?
Mount Elbert - 14440ft
This ethical idea says the best decision is the one that helps the most people, even if a few people don’t benefit. It’s sometimes called “the greatest good for the greatest number.”
Utilitarianism