Do You Know Me?
What is my favorite food?
Tacos
How can people help me when I am struggling?
Check up on me because even if I'm not ready to talk about it, it's helpful to know that I got somebody and I'm not alone in this
So you can avoid certain situations if you can. If you can't avoid them, you can prepare yourself to cope with your triggers when they come up
True or false: Drugs and alcohol is a healthy way to cope with difficult feelings
False
What does SUD stand for?
Seemingly Unimportant Decision
Ms. Matty Doo
Why is it important to have a support system?
Knowing you have people to call on when you're struggling helps you feel supported and motivated. A support system can help guide you so you don't feel lost or like you are building a house with no tools.
What is a defense mechanism?
Something you do to put up a wall and hide or protect your true emotions.
True or false: Marijuana is harmless
Marijuana can impair short-term memory, judgment, and coordination, and can cause addiction, particularly in developing brains
What could be a high risk situation for college students?
Parties, access to drugs and alcohol, peer pressure
What is my favorite video game?
Trick question - none
What are 5 red flags of an unhealthy relationship?
Poor communication (not talking about when something is bothering you), aggression, lying, keeping secrets, no respect for self or others
What is one of my emotional triggers?
Sadness, regret, disappointment, loneliness
What are the top 3 most used substances among teens?
1. Alcohol 2. Marijuana 3. Nicotine
What could be signs that I am in the lapse phase?
Not taking my meds, not going to therapy, thinking about giving up
What do I want to do as a job/career?
Plumbing
Why is communication good in a healthy relationship?
It shows that you are open and honest with each other and that you can talk your problems out together which can help build trust.
What are 3 ways that I cope with my triggers?
Reminding myself how far I've come, allow myself to feel that emotion and let it pass, talk to somebody
How many young adults die from overdose in a year?
Over 79,000, mostly from fentanyl
What is a high risk situation for someone who is just coming home from treatment or incarceration?
Old neighborhood, friends, drugs, sometimes family
What is my favorite song?
Boosie - Mama I'm Sorry
What are 5 qualities of a healthy relationship?
Assertive communication, honesty, boundaries, loyalty, respect
What are 5 warning signs that I am not in a good headspace?
Going quiet, raising my voice, not engaging in activities, sleeping a lot, rocking back and forth
What are 3 factors that lead young people to use/abuse substances?
Peer influence, family background/genetics, and trauma
What can you do to deal with high risk situations?
Avoid, Cope, and Escape (ACE)