Let's Be Real
What's Wrong?
Substances
100

True or False: Detoxification (ex. stopping using drugs) is the only treatment needed for long-term recovery from substance abuse. 

What is False?

100

Symptom that indicates a substance abuse disorder

what is poor decision making(cognitive deficit), mood swings (depression), poor sleep patterns

100

Withdrawal from this substance can be fatal.

What is alcohol

200

True or false: There is no cure for mental illness 

True. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness.

200
This is present in bi-polar disorders and includes episodes of elevated mood, grandiose thoughts, decrease in impulse control, and decrease need for sleep
What is mania
200

Signs that someone has used this substance are dilated pupils, mood or behavior changes, seeing sounds or hearing colors, and sudden onset of anxiety or depression.

What are hallucinogens - LSD, Acid, Shrooms, Mescaline or Opioids

300
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well - True/False
True. If someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk. So if you start to experience the symptoms of a mental disorder it will be important for you to see a health provider as soon as possible to determine if you have a problem that will require treatment.
300
Symptoms of this include sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop.
What is a panic/anxiety attack
300
This substance can cause excessive dry mouth, tooth grinding, and jaw clenching, leading to poor dental hygiene. This substance can also cause heart failure and death, even with the first use.
What is Meth