Types of Substances
This is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States.
hint: the laws on this one are complicated.
What is marijuana?
Thinking you should get something without the responsibility of working for it.
Name the thinking error.
What is entitlement.
Short-term consequences of misusing this substance include a harder time making good decisions, higher likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors, and less likelihood of recognizing potential dangers around you.
What is alcohol?
Withdrawal symptoms of marijuana include _____________.
Name 2
What are irritability, trouble sleeping, decreased appetite, and anxiety?
People, places, and things that remind us of past drug use and may place us at risk of using are known as ______.
What are triggers?
Prescription cough syrups used to make lean/purple drank/sizzurp commonly contain codeine, which is in this class of drugs.
What are opioids?
A behavior based on prejudice. The denial of justice and fair treatment to a category of people (i.e. race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status) in various areas including housing, employment, education, other rights.
What is discrimination?
Long-term health effects of this drug include mental health problems, chronic cough, and frequent respiratory infections.
What is marijuana?
Withdrawal symptoms are typically _________ to the intoxicating effects of a drug.
What is opposite?
Attempts to control others through intimidation, manipulation, and withdrawing are examples of _________.
Name the type of thinking error.
What are power tactics?
Adderall, Ritalin, cocaine, and crystal meth all belong to a class of drugs known as __________.
What are stimulants?
Having fantasies about the future with no effort or plan in place. Expect others to do what you want.
Name the thinking error.
What is unrealistic expectations?
At high doses, promethazine-codeine cough syrup misuse can lead to overdose or death due to ________?
What is respiratory failure/slowed breathing. Mixing with alcohol or other drugs increases the risk.
Inability to feel pleasure, feeling depressed, thoughts of suicide, anxiety and irritability, feeling very tired or lack of energy, changes in sleep patterns, and intense drug cravings are withdrawal symptoms associated with this class of drugs.
What are stimulants.
“I used to have fun when I drank, but not anymore. I need to help, but I don't know if I can stop.”
Name the stage of change.
What is contemplation.
3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, more commonly known as ____________, features effects similar to both stimulants and hallucinogens.
What is MDMA/molly/ecstasy?
An attitude about a person or group of people without sufficient knowledge. It's usually based on a stereotype.
What is prejudice?
Xanax and other central nervous system depressants slow down brain activity and cause other effects such as _________?
Name 3 effects.
What are slurred speech, shallow/slowed breathing, sleepiness, disorientation, lack of coordination?
Withdrawal symptoms of this prescription drug include hallucinations, shakiness, increased heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature, and seizures. Withdrawal from this drug can also be fatal.
100 bonus points if you correctly guess the class of drugs.
What is Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, Ativan, etc.?
These are in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.
When you refuse to accept responsibility for the physical, emotional, or financial impact of your behavior on others.
Name the thinking error.
What is lack of empathy for others?
Formaldehyde, cyanide, and ammonia are chemicals produced when burning _________.
What is tobacco?
Name 3 roles of individuals within a family in addiction.
What are the addict, hero, scapegoat, lost child, enabler, and mascot?
High doses of stimulants can cause _______.
Name 3 effects
What are increased blood pressure, high body temperature, irregular heartbeat, decreased sleep, decreased appetite, intense anger or paranoia, seizures and stroke?
Abruptly quitting this commonly used legal substance, or going "cold turkey," can lead to severe withdrawal symptoms such as hallucinations, shakiness, increased heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. seizures, and death.
What is alcohol?
If all you do is stop using or drinking without making other changes, you're more likely to slip back into old habits. This stage of change requires a new attitude, a new outlook, and a new lifestyle.
What is maintenance?