GRASP Specific
Substance Use
Grief Myths
100

What does GRASP stand for?

Grief Recovery after a Substance Passing

100

Globally, up to 3.3 million deaths occur annually due to ____-related issues.

Alcohol

100

T or F:

Grief and mourning are the same thing. 

False; grief is the normal and natural reaction/response to a death loss. Mourning is the actions you take while grieving to process/show respect. 

200

T or F: 

You can post a "Tribute" on GRASP website in honor of someone who has died. 

True

200

T or F:

There is crisis support/helplines available for those experiencing mental health distress and/or substance use distress. 

True! 

988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline

National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

200

How old does someone have to be to grieve?

If they are old enough to love, they are old enough to grieve! 

300

What is the name of the Executive Director of GRASP?

Tamara Olt E.D. 

300

T or F:

There are multiple treatment options for substance use-related disorders. 

True!

Inpatient/Outpatient, Residential

300

The goal of attending grief groups and/or grief counseling is to...

Find support through connections. We are not trying to "get over" our grief. 

400

T or F:

GRASP only provides support for those who have experienced a death loss due to overdose. 

False

400

_______ remains the primary driver behind the ongoing epidemic of overdose deaths in the United States

Fentanyl

400

How many stages are there of grief?

Grief is non-linear and there are no set-in stone "stages". 

500

What social media platform is GRASP on that you can join if you would like extra social support? 

Facebook

500

What ranks as the Second-most-used Illicit Drug in the United States

Cocaine

500

How long does an average person grieve for?

Grief is lifelong and changes with time.