Drug interactions with medication
True or false
Substance abuse
Mental health
Extras
100
What can happen if you use meth while on an antipsychotic? 
anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations, impaired cognitive function, poor decision making and judgement, engaging in risky behavior
100

No thought or feeling is really wrong in itself, it is what we do with it that really counts.


True

100

Give me three example of safe coping skills for substance abuse.

Ask for help 

set a boundary 

tolerate the feeling 

fight the trigger

100

Identify at least 3 warning signs for poor mental health.

- Over sleeping or insomnia

- Loss of appetite or over eating

- Reduced energy/motivation; inability to fulfill responsibilities

- Loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed

- Using more substances than usual

- Conflict with support system

- Mood swings

- Feeling numb or like nothing matters

- Thoughts of harming self or others

100

This is a powerful tool for making positive changes while in recovery.

Setting goals

200

Alcohol can lower your inhibitions and increase impulsive behavior. What may be at an increased risk following these symptoms?

Self-harm or suicide.

200

Taking time for yourself each day is essential to coping with life's pressures

True

200

The use of marijuana before what age may have an impact on brain development?

25

200

50% of mental health problems begin by what age?

14

200

What are the 3 most common substances used in the US

Tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol 

300

Three consequences of using cannabis while on prescription medication

reduced heart rate and breathing, extreme confusion, memory loss, poor judgement, aggression, bleeding complications, and increased drowsiness.

300

All stress is out of your control

False

300

What can you do for support while in recovery?

Ask for help

300

A disorder when a person continues to have cravings and urges.

Substance Use Disorder

300

The best way to develop new coping skills is to _______

Practice

400

what happens when you use cannabis while on antipsychotics?

Causing the drugs affect to be less effective and not as long lasting

400

Stress and anxiety are the same thing?

False:

Stress is a physical response to something you feel threatened by. Anxiety is an emotion that’s triggered by stress -- you feel apprehensive, nervous, or scared

400

Identify FEELINGS that get in the way of you completing commitments.

1. Overwhelmed

2. Hopeless

3. Perfectionist

4. Depressed 

5. Anxious

6. Fear

400

Additionally, having a ________ puts one at higher risk for developing an addiction.

Mental illness
400

Name 4 alternative coping method to drug use

Possible answers: drawing/art, talking with friends/family, watching a movie, writing, meditation, prayer, going for a walk, spending time with pet, listening to music, doing something you enjoy

500

What are 2 things that can happen when you drink alcohol while on antidepressants?

increased anxiety, increased depression, lowered motor skills, lowered cognitive skills, sudden personality changes, and mood swings. 

500

It is best to wait until you feel motivated to give up substances

False

500

Those who are in active addiction tend to do whatever is needed to achieve the high or drugs resulting in what?

Legal involvement

500

What does H.A.L.T stand for in recovery?

Hungry. Angry. Lonely. Tired

500

Give 3 example of how you can express gratitude.

Possible Answers: Writing a letter to say thanks, buying gifts, doing chores, using manners, expressing thankfulness, expressing appreciation, writing down things you are grateful for each day, compliments, giving full attention