Symptoms
A symptom of depression is a persistently ____ mood.
SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
Medications that may be used to manage substance dependence or have otherwise been considered for use as part of an addiction treatment regimen include:
Live and let live, Keep it simple, One day at a time, Let go and let God are examples of what?
12 step slogans
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ____.
Exercise
Name a well-known support group associated with alcoholism?
AA (Alcoholic’s Anonymous)
Name 2 symptoms of withdrawal.
SWEATING, GOOSEBUMPS, VOMITING, ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, or MUSCLE PAIN
What do antidepressants attempt to fix?
What step would reflect the following statement - "Life’s hard and I no longer can do this on my own"
Step 1
Some coping skills require practice - True or False?
True - deep breathing during times of high stress.
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a ____?
Craving
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.
LACK OF INTEREST /PLEASURE
A medication that can be administered to reverse an overdose
Naloxone is a medication designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose
It takes only 2 people to have a __
Meeting
What are 2 ways of improving your self-esteem?
LEARNING NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, ETC.
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called ____.
Increased Tolerance
Abnormal physical or psychological features that follow the abrupt discontinuation of a drug that has the capability of producing physical dependence. Example - Sweating and Tremors.
WITHDRAWAL
How long does it typically take for medications to start taking effect?
2-4 weeks
Three indispensable spiritual principles in the 12 step fellowship are? (hint, think of H.O.W.)
What are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness.
Using substances to "Cope" with a problem usually fixes the problem - True or false?
False - In fact it can/usually makes the problem worse and can be the start of addiction.
Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
Addiction
Name a really common symptom for using substances.
Boredom
First FDA-approved medication for alcohol dependence and has been available for over 50 years.
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
Which step asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your past?
Step 4
What coping skill could also be considered service to others
Volunteering
People, Places, or Things can be an example of what
Triggers