U.S. History Facts about Alcohol
This was the constitutional amendment that made alcohol illegal in the United States in 1920.
What is the 21st Amendment?
You avoid these types of events — even when you want to connect or be included.
What are social gatherings (or parties, networking events, public outings)?
How many people should be in your inner support circle?
This word describes what happens when we keep choosing unhealthy relationships that feel familiar, even if they’re painful.
What is a pattern (or cycle, or repetition compulsion)?
This ancient instrument, made from animal horns, was one of the earliest wind instruments used for signaling in battle and ceremonies.
What is a horn (or shofar)?
He was a famous Chicago mobster who made millions smuggling alcohol during Prohibition.
Who is Al Capone?
This uncomfortable physical symptom is common in social anxiety and can be mistaken for a health problem or panic attack.
What is a racing heart (or sweating, shaking, shortness of breath)?
This system in your brain assesses whether you're safe or in danger.
What is the neuroception?
This is a helpful phrase for clients to remember: “My past explains me, but it doesn’t ________ me.”
What is define?
This percussion instrument, found in nearly every culture, may be the oldest type of instrument ever used by humans.
What is a drum?
Before Prohibition, this homemade alcohol was common in rural areas, often made in secret stills.
What is moonshine?
This type of thinking trap leads men to believe others are judging or watching them closely — even when there’s no evidence.
What is mind reading or personalization?
When this is constantly activated, it creates inflammation throughout your body.
What is the stress response system?
This is what we call the "mental blueprint" you develop in childhood about how relationships work.
What is an internal working model?
This string instrument gets its name from the Greek word for “many strings” and dates back to Mesopotamia.
What is a harp?
This illegal establishment sold alcohol during Prohibition and often required a password to enter.
What is a speakeasy?
Social anxiety can cause men to turn down career opportunities, dates, or new experiences — leading to this common emotion.
What is regret (or loneliness, or low self-esteem)?
Active engagement, commenting meaningfully, sharing authentically, or arranging meetups.
What are ways to support connection?
This attachment style might make someone pull away emotionally or shut down during conflict.
What is avoidant attachment?
Often used in ceremonies, this shell instrument was blown like a trumpet in many Pacific Island cultures.
What is a conch shell?
This President was in office when Prohibition ended in 1933.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Avoiding social situations makes anxiety worse over time due to this psychological process.
What is negative reinforcement (or the avoidance cycle)?
This strengthens neural pathways that support emotional regulation, stress management, and mental flexibility.
What is positive social interaction?
People with this attachment style usually feel comfortable with intimacy and trust their partners.
What is secure attachment?
This country is credited with inventing the piano around the year 1700.
What is Italy?