Give 3 examples of external expressions of anger.
Yelling, screaming, crying, balling up fists, cursing, etc.
True or False: Everyone reacts the same to drugs and it is possible to predict how you will react.
False. Due to different genetic body types and not knowing the exact makeup of the substance, it is impossible to know how you will react to a substance.
When you have secondary emotion, the key is to figure out what?
The primary emotion; the feeling at the root of your reaction
What are some strategies to change emotions to avoid substance use?
What is an anger trigger?
Any person, place, thing, thought, situation, etc. that influences a person to feel angry
Is alcohol a depressant or a stimulant?
Depressant
True or False: Emotions are caused by something that has happened or something that someone did.
False. They are caused by your personal belief system and your interpretation of what happened.
What is an emotion that can influence substance use?
Sadness, anger, frustration, etc.
Give 3 examples of internal expressions of anger.
Increased heart rate, muscle tension, feeling hot, headaches, etc.
What is the most commonly used drug among youth?
Marijuana
True or False: Emotions are time-limited.
True
Give 2 examples of physiological signs of the emotion "fear".
Increased heart rate, rapid breathing, tense, etc.
Give 2 examples of that might set off a "false alarm"
Running late, public speaking, taking a test, hearing a sudden, loud noise.
What are the most used stimulants?
Amphetamines and cocaine
What is the difference between primary and secondary emotions?
Primary emotions are our most basic emotional responses wired into our systems. Secondary are our emotional reactions to an emotion and are learned from others.
Fill in the blank: Emotions are universal and cannot be felt without ______.
Thought
Define "anger"
A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
Prescribed medications that treat depression and other mood disorders are called what?
Antidepressants
Fill in the blank: You can't always control what you feel BUT you can control your _____ to those feelings.
Reaction
A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships with others