Category A
What is the definition for the word drug?
What is anything you put in your body that changes you emotionally, socially, or physically.
A zombie, a mummy and a ghost bought a house. It has all the usual rooms except for one. What room won’t you find?
A living room.
I'm a path to a better life, a journey without end, Each day brings progress, as I mend. What am I?
Recovery
Which organ is affected the most by drinking alcohol.
What is the liver.
How do you spell candy in 2 letters?
C and Y (C-and-y).
During this stage, people are not considering a change. People in this stage are often described as "in denial," because they claim that their behavior is not a problem
What is Precontemplation?
What are a few legal consequences?
custody issues, going to court, jail, probation, etc.
I'm a monster that can't be seen, Yet I haunt you, in your darkest dream. Through strength and support, you'll find the way, To conquer me and see the light of day. What am I?
Addiction
During this stage, people become more and more aware of the potential benefits of making a change, but the costs tend to stand out even more.
What is contemplation?
Which famous magician and escape artist died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini passed away on Halloween in 1926.
Alcohol causes your stomach to produce more _________.
What is acid.
What are 3 effects of substance use?
loss of trust, finances, increased stress, impact of children, physical and emotional abuse, fear, confusion, etc.
I'm the freedom from chains, the shackles released, In my embrace, your pain will be eased. What am I?
Liberation
During this stage, people begin making small changes to prepare for a larger life change.
What is preparation?
Two men are walking in a graveyard. The first man walks to a grave. The second man says, “Who is in that grave?” The first man points to the grave and says, “Brothers and sisters I have none. But that man’s father is my father’s son.” Who is in the grave?
“That man’s father is my father’s son” refers to the speaker. Since he’s pointing to the grave, it means he’s in the grave.
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug
What is addiction
The following problems occur because of what? -Increase in violence and aggression -Addiction -Drug-induced psychosis -Increase in Respiratory problems -Increase in cardiovascular problems -Risk for HIV, HEP C and TB -Damage to physical appearance
What is Methamphetamine/cocaine addiction
I'm a creature of Earth, yet reach for the stars, My dreams know no bounds, no earthly bars. With curiosity and wonder, I explore the unknown, What am I, in the cosmic adventure I've sown?
A Human
During the fourth stage of change, people begin taking direct action in order to accomplish their goals.
What is the Action Stage?
A man was driving with his son in his car. They got into an accident and were in critical condition. Two ambulances from two different hospitals arrive. The man is taken to one hospital and his son to a different one. The doctor walks into the operating room, looks at the little boy, and says, “I can’t operate on this boy. He is my son.” How can this be?
The doctor is the boy’s mom.
1) The user 2) Family 3) Children 4) Co-workers 5) Parents 6) Siblings 7) Friends 8) Community
Who are those affected by substance abuse?
1. Addiction 2. Respiratory failure 3. Vomiting 4. Death 5. Drowsiness 6. Reduction of pain 7. Diarrhea 8. Very uncomfortable withdrawal
What are effects of pain killers/opiates
I'm a hunter of the night, with feathers so soft, My wings are silent as I soar aloft. In the moon's pale glow, I search for my prey, What am I, in the dark and mysterious fray?
An Owl
This stage involves successfully avoiding former behaviors and keeping up new behaviors.
What is the maintenance stage
What is the term for the fear of Halloween? .
"Samhainophobia."