Finding the Connection

4. Trauma-related condition involving symptoms such as avoidance, distressing memories, or hypervigilance.
6. Using substances to manage or escape difficult thoughts or feelings.
10. Overall physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.
13. Professional treatment that helps address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
14. The ongoing process of improving health and rebuilding one's life.
16. Sudden, intense fear that may cause strong physical symptoms.
17. People, places, feelings, or situations that increase distress or urges to use.
21. Professional support for addressing mental health, substance use, or life challenges.
22. Physical or emotional symptoms that can occur after stopping a substance.

1. Return to substance use after a period of recovery.
2. When more of a substance is needed to achieve the same effect.
3. Condition involving difficulties with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity.
5. Condition involving significant shifts between mood states, including mania and depression.
6. A drug or chemical that can affect mood, behavior, or functioning.
7. Emotional response to a significant loss.
8. Persistent sadness or loss of interest that affects daily life.
9. Encouragement or assistance that can strengthen recovery.
11. The mind and body's response to pressure or challenging situations.
12. A treatment used to manage a health or mental health condition.
13. An overwhelming experience that can have lasting emotional effects.
15. Strategies used to manage stress, emotions, cravings, or difficult situations.
18. Strong urge or desire to use a substance.
19. Professionals who may evaluate symptoms, prescribe medication, or coordinate care.
20. Excessive worry or fear that can interfere with daily functioning.
23. Continued substance use despite harmful consequences.