Signs and Symptoms
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
What is PTSD?
Extra 200 points: Can you name 2 other PTSD symptoms.
HALT stands for?
What is hunger, anger, loneliness, tiredness.
400 extra points if you can identify skills to manage these things?
____is a trauma-focused psychotherapy used to treat PTSD and other mental health issues by processing distressing memories with bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, sound, or touch, to reduce their emotional charge and promote healing.
What is EMDR?
This occurs when a person has more of a drug (or combination of drugs) in their body than the body can cope with
What is an overdose?
Relapse occurs in three stages. What are those.
What is emotional relapse, mental relapse and physical relapse
Extra 600 points if you can define what these mean
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. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a "heart attack" are symptoms of _____
What is a panic attack/ Anxiety/Panic Disorder?
The act of refraining from using substances
What is abstinence?
Name 3 symptoms of Depression
What is: feelings of despair and hopelessness, feeling detached from life and those around you, continued fatigue or loss of energy, feelings of sadness – crying for no apparent reason, inability to concentrate or make decisions, thoughts of suicide, changes in eating or sleeping patterns, persistent or recurring headaches, or frequent gastrointestinal upsets, Losing interest in activities that are enjoyed
_____ is a safe, easy-to-use, FDA-approved nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses in minutes by blocking opioid receptors
What is Narcan?
_______ also known as dual diagnoses, refer to the simultaneous presence of two or more mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders
What are co-occurring disorders?
When someone who is addicted to drugs stops taking that drug, they go through this, which involves pain, shakes, vomiting, and severe headaches
What are withdrawals?
These are indicators that an individual is about to relapse and may include a change in thinking, withdrawing from social network, isolating from friends/family; a case of the "F&*%-it's"; and/or denial
What are warning signs/triggers?
200 points if you can identify YOUR warning signs/triggers?
These are used to manage stress and emotional challenges, particularly in difficult situations.
What are coping mechanisms?
Name 2 positive coping mechanisms and 2 negative coping mechanisms for 400 extra points.
_____ is a chronic brain disorder marked by a compulsive need to engage in behaviors or use substances despite severe negative consequences.
What is addiction?
Changing these three things helps in early recovery.
What are people, places and things?
These symptoms can begin within 6 to 24 hours of stopping or significantly decreasing this substance. Headache, Anxiety, nervousness or irritability, Insomnia, Excessive sweating, upset stomach, Heart palpitations, Increased blood pressure, Increased heart rate, high body temperature, Tremor of hands or other body parts, Confusion, Hallucinations, Seizures, Delirium are common
What are the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?
A continuous, personal journey of healing and transformation from addiction
What is recovery?
Trauma is common for individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders and mental health disorders. Name 3 different types of life events which could be traumatic.
What is: death of family member, lover, friend, teacher, or pet; divorce; physical pain or injury (e.g. severe car accident); serious illness; war; natural disasters; terrorism; moving to a new location; parental abandonment/neglect; emotional/physical/sexual abuse; witnessing a death; sexual assault (rape or other nonconsensual sexual behaviors); domestic abuse/ intimate partner violence; prison stay
What neurotransmitter is strongly linked to addiction?
What is dopamine?
____________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is dopamine?
______ a strong desire for a particular substance that can feel uncontrollable.
What are cravings?
Behaviors you engage in to promote feelings of wellness and improve resiliency. This includes taking care of your physical and mental health
What is self-care?
500 extra points if you can identify 5 self-care practices
_____ _____ is a relaxation technique that involves breathing in a slow, steady rhythm. It is often used to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve focus.
What is square breathing/box breathing?
This technique encourages individuals to focus their attention on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?