Substance Use
A chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.
Addiction
"???, not perfection."
Progress
A stress disorder after a traumatic event comes with what diagnosis?
PTSD
What are the names of the 2 dorms?
Faith and Hope
Which topic do we typically discuss on Wednesdays?
Anger Wednesday
This is as light as a feather, yet no man can hold it for long. What am I?
Breath
Excessive alcohol use can lead to this illness which is end stage
Cirrhosis
What age group has the highest mental illness rate? (Multiple choice) 10-15, 45-60, 18-25, or 60-75
18-25
Untreated depression can lead to?
Suicidal thoughts
What is the difference between a trigger and a craving?
A craving is a physical response while a trigger is a person, place, or thing
What is Linda's favorite animal and how many does she have?
2 cats
I make two people out of one. What am I?
Shadow
These are the thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that indicate a relapse is coming.
Warning signs
The acronym HALT stands for...
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
A mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania)and lows (depression)
Bipolar
This type of treatment involves living in a structured environment and receiving intensive therapy.
Residential treatment.
What is a game plan for recovery that is given to you to complete in the last week of treatment?
What belongs to you, but other people use it more than you?
Your name
What is the average age of first drug use?
13
These 3 things are said to be essential for recovery with the acronym (H.O.W.)
Honest, Open, and Willing
Commonly known as the "reward" hormone
Dopamine
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
How many licensed therapist work here?
5
Can you name three consecutive days without using the words Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday?
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
According to studies, what factors lead to drug addiction?
Genetics, Mental Health, and Social Factors
How many people in the US died from preventable overdose in 2023?
12,553 - 97,231 - 33,698 - 109,745
97,231 people died from preventable drug overdoses in 2023
While these particular things are compelling, they're not always reliable because they distort reality and may negatively affect how we behave.
Feelings
Tell me at least 2 of the stages of change?
Pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, or maintenance.
Which staff member (besides Candice) has been here the longest?
Justin
I am not alive, but I grow; I don't have lungs, but I need air; I don't have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
A fire