Brain and Body
This chemical messenger in the brain is most linked to pleasure and reward.
Dopamine
Substance Use Disorder is listed in this diagnostic manual, and is divided into different categories, for instance Alcohol Use Disorder, Cannabis Use Disorder, Opioid Use Disorder, etc.
The DSM-5: TR
Taking a walk, deep breathing, or journaling are examples of this type of skill.
Coping skills
Being around people who use is this type of trigger.
Social trigger
This rock star famously said, "I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too."
Mitch Hedberg, extra points if you know who this is (I used Google for this part)
True or False: The brain can fully heal from substance use in one week.
False, it takes time, and sometimes may entail learning new ways to live life.
This means you need more of a substance to feel the same effect.
Tolerance
Calling a sober friend when triggered to use is an example of using your ________
Support system
A craving usually peaks and passes within about this many minutes.
Typically 20 - 30 minutes
This Netflix series about Pablo Escobar brought drug trafficking stories into the mainstream.
Narcos
Long-term alcohol use can damage this major organ.
The liver
This is the term for the body's reaction when you stop using after heavy use (hint: most common with opioids)
Withdrawal
This grounding technique asks you to notice 5 things you see, 4 things you hear, 3 things you feel (textures), 2 things you smell, and 1 thing you can imagine tasting.
"5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding"
True or False: Avoiding all triggers is the only way to recover.
False. You can also address triggers actively and work through them by processing, avoidance is not always possible, sometimes using assertiveness to say "no" is another way to keep triggers in check.
This rapper and actor is open about recovery and acts in 8 Mile.
Eminem
Methamphetamine use can cause this visible effect on teeth.
Name one risk factor that can make addiction more likely.
trauma history, family history of use/dependence on substances, mental health issues
Name one benefit of mindfulness for recovery.
can reduce stress, can help with getting through cravings, can improve focus and internal motivation
Driving past an old using spot is what kind of trigger?
Environmental trigger
This singer had a 2021 documentary called Dancing with the Devil about her overdose and recovery.
Demi Lovato
The brain region most linked with decision making and impulse control is...
The prefrontal cortex (affected by all substances in different ways).
This 12-step program is one of the most widely known recovery supports.
AA or NA - Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous
The "HALT" acronym stands for what?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Describe one healthy way to "urge surf" instead of giving in.
Examples: deep breathing, distraction, letting the craving rise/fall like a wave
This HBO show portrays teens struggling with substance use, and stars Zendaya.
Euphoria