Drug and Alcohol Awareness

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Across
  1. 3. Inability to sleep (8)
  2. 6. Taking responsibility (14)
  3. 12. Periods of memory loss (8)
  4. 13. Chemical messengers in the brain (15)
  5. 16. Setting limits to protect wellbeing (8)
  6. 17. Increased need for more substance to feel effects (9)
  7. 18. Physical or emotional response to stress (6)
  8. 20. Hormone released when stressed (8)
  9. 22. Ability to decide (6)
  10. 23. Brain chemical involved in motivation and reward (8)
  11. 26. Ability to return to stability after stress (10)
  12. 27. Feeling detached from reality (6)
  13. 28. The brain's ability to change and heal (15)
Down
  1. 1. Part of the brain involved in emotions and memory (7)
  2. 2. Simple calming techniques (8)
  3. 4. The body's process of breaking down substances (7)
  4. 5. Becoming too comfortable and letting recovery efforts slip (11)
  5. 7. Strong urge to use a substance (6)
  6. 8. Loss of control over substance use (8)
  7. 9. Loss of relationships or trust due to use (9)
  8. 10. The body system that removes toxins (13)
  9. 11. Regulating emotions without substances (6)
  10. 13. Failure to meet daily responsibilities (7)
  11. 14. Repeated pattern of behaviour (8)
  12. 15. Shifting focus away from cravings (11)
  13. 19. Symptoms caused by stopping substances (8)
  14. 21. Long-term process of improving health and wellbeing (8)
  15. 24. Noticing thoughts and triggers (9)
  16. 25. Loss of housing (8)