Types of Use
Using substances occasionally without clear negative consequences is often described as this
What is recreational use?
This brain system becomes hijacked, prioritizing substances over survival needs.
What is the reward system?
Adolescents are more vulnerable due to this brain area not being fully developed.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This medication can reverse opioid overdoses when administered in time.
What is Narcan (naloxone)?
Having both a substance use disorder and mental health disorder is called this?
What is co-occurring disorder?
This principle emphasizes taking recovery one day at a time.
What is a core recovery mindset?
Using substances to cope with stress or emotions is known as this pattern.
What is self-medication?
Cravings often originate in this part of the brain linked to emotion and memory.
What is the Lymbic System?
Early substance use increases likelihood of this long-term outcome?
What is addiction?
Combining substances increases risk of this fatal event.
What is overdose?
Substances are often used to cope with this internal experience?
What is emotional distress?
Attending meetings regularly builds this recovery support.
What is community?
This stage involves increasing frequency and early consequences
What is misuse?
Long-term use changes neural pathways through this process.
What is neuroplasticity
This influence strongly affects teen decision-making about substances.
What is peer pressure?
Loss of tolerance after abstinence increases risk of this.
What is an overdose?
This therapy approach addresses both addiction and mental health together?
What is integrated treatment?
Being honest about struggles supports this key value.
What is accountability?
This level includes loss of control and continued use despite harm.
What is addiction?
This brain function becomes impaired, leading to poor decision-making.
What is executive functioning?
This protective factor involves strong family communication and support.
What is parental involvement?
Slow or stopped breathing is a key sign of this emergency.
What is opioid overdose?
Anxiety and depression can increase risk of this behavior.
What is substance use?
Developing new habits helps replace this old pattern.
What is substance use behavior?
Using substances in dangerous situations like driving reflects this behavior
What is risky use?
This explains why stress can quickly trigger urges to use.
What is stress-response activation?
Teens may underestimate risk due to this developmental trait.
What is impulsivity?
This action should be taken immediately when overdose is suspected.
What is calling emergency services (911)?
Managing mental health improves this recovery outcome?
What is stability in recovery?
Long-term recovery often includes ongoing personal growth in this area.
What is lifestyle change?