Myths
Complete this statement: “If a substance is prescribed by a ______, it cannot be misused.”
What is a doctor?
This substance is known for slowing reaction time, impairing judgment, and reducing coordination.
What is alcohol?
A person who cannot be awakened and has blue lips may need immediate __________ services.
What are emergency services or 911?
This organ is heavily involved in craving, reward, and decision-making.
What is the brain?
In this stage, a person is aware of the problem but feels ambivalent about change.
What is contemplation?
Complete this statement: “A person has to hit ______ before treatment can help.”
What is rock bottom?
This stimulant is commonly associated with intense energy, decreased appetite, and long periods without sleep.
What is methamphetamine?
After a period of abstinence, this drops, which can make a previously tolerated amount suddenly dangerous.
What is tolerance?
This term describes the physical or psychological discomfort that can happen when a person stops using a substance.
What is withdrawal?
In this stage, a person works to keep progress going and reduce the chance of return to use.
What is maintenance?
“People with addiction are just making bad ______.”
What are choices?
This drug can cause slowed breathing, drowsiness, and pain relief, while also carrying high risk for physical dependence.
What are opioids?
This medication can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid emergency.
What is naloxone?
This term means needing more of a substance to get the same effect.
What is tolerance?
In this stage, a person is actively making behavioral changes.
What is action?
Complete this statement: “Relapse means treatment has completely ______.”
What is failed?
This substance is often linked to increased heart rate, talkativeness, and a brief but intense euphoric effect.
What is cocaine?
Blue or gray lips and fingernails can be a sign that the body is not getting enough __________.
What is oxygen?
Repeated substance use can weaken this skill, making it harder to pause and think before acting.
What is impulse control?
In this stage, a person begins planning and getting ready to take action.
What is preparation?
“People with substance use disorders should just use more ______.”
What is willpower?
This category of drugs may alter perception, distort sensory experience, and affect a person’s sense of reality.
What are hallucinogens?
Mixing opioids with alcohol or benzodiazepines can dangerously slow this vital function.
What is breathing or respiration?
This brain process reinforces behaviors by making them feel rewarding and worth repeating.
What is the reward system? (Dopamine-related also acceptable)
In this stage, a person may not yet believe there is a problem.
What is precontemplation?