Alcohol
FASD
Substance Use & The Brain
Coping Skills
Recovery Tools
100
Alcohol is classified as what type of drug?
Depressant
100
What does FASD stand for?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
100
Which brain chemical is linked to pleasure and reward?
Dopamine
100
Deep breathing is an example of what type of coping skill?
Relaxation/Calming/Self-Soothing Skill
100
This is the group of people you can call when you need support.
Support network
200
T or F: Alcohol affects judgement before coordination
True
200
T of F: FASD only happens when someone drinks heavily during pregnancy
False (any amount can cause harm)
200
Substance use hijacks the brain's ________ system.
Reward system
200
T or F: Avoiding all triggers is the best way to cope
False-managing and planning for them works better
200
Name one benefit of attending support meetings (AA, NA, etc)
Accountability, connection, hope
300
What organ in the body is most damaged by heavy drinking over time?
Liver
300
Name one common effect of FASD on children
Learning difficulties, impulsivity, poor memory
300
What part of the brain is responsible for decision making and impulse control?
Prefrontal cortex
300
Name one healthy coping skill to handle stress without substances
Journaling, exercise, calling a friend
300
What's the first step in the 12 steps of AA?
Admitting powerlessness over alcohol/substances
400
What blood concentration is considered legally drunk in most states?
.08%
400
What is the only 100% way to prevent FASD?
Not drinking alcohol during pregnancy
400
T or F: The brain can heal and rewire itself in recovery.
True
400
Using positive self-talk is an example of what type of coping skill?
Cognitive coping skill
400
A relapse prevention plan should include at least one of these.
Coping skills, triggers, support people, emergency plan
500
Long-term alcohol use can lead to this type of permanent brain damage that affects memory?
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
500
Children with FASD may need extra support in what areas of life?
School, social skills, daily living
500
Cravings come from the brain creating what kind of "shortcut"?
Learned association or habit loop
500
What coping skill involves noticing your feelings without judgement?
Mindfulness
500
T or F: Recovery is a one-time event.
False-It is a lifelong process