Drug interactions with medication
No thought or feeling is really wrong in itself, it is what we do with it that really counts.
True
Give me three example of safe coping skills for substance abuse.
Ask for help
set a boundary
tolerate the feeling
fight the trigger
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
This is a powerful tool for making positive changes while in recovery.
Setting goals
Alcohol can lower your inhibitions and increase impulsive behavior. What may be at an increased risk following these symptoms?
Self-harm or suicide.
Taking time for yourself each day is essential to coping with life's pressures
True
The use of marijuana before what age may have an impact on brain development?
25
50% of mental health problems begin by what age?
14
What are the 3 most common substances used in the US
Tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol
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.
All stress is out of your control
False
What can you do for support while in recovery?
Ask for help
A disorder when a person continues to have cravings and urges.
Substance Use Disorder
The best way to develop new coping skills is to _______
Practice
what happens when you use cannabis while on antipsychotics?
Causing the drugs affect to be less effective and not as long lasting
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
Identify FEELINGS that get in the way of you completing commitments.
1. Overwhelmed
2. Hopeless
3. Perfectionist
4. Depressed
5. Anxious
6. Fear
Additionally, having a ________ puts one at higher risk for developing an addiction.
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
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.
It is best to wait until you feel motivated to give up substances
False
Those who are in active addiction tend to do whatever is needed to achieve the high or drugs resulting in what?
Legal involvement
What does H.A.L.T stand for in recovery?
Hungry. Angry. Lonely. Tired
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