Stages of Change
You may not recognize the need for change. You may ignore the problem or minimize how impactful it is on your life
Precontemplation
Cocaine and methamphetamine are members of this class of drugs
What are stimulants
This disorder is characterized as having feelings of extreme sadness, shame, guilt and/or dispair
Depression
Environmental events and situations that make you want to use drugs or drink alcohol
external triggers
A strong desire to use
craving
You consider that there may be a problem. You consider change and it makes you feel hopeful. Uncertainty can cause you to spend some time in this stage.
Contemplation
Heroin is a member of this class of drugs
Opioids
Characterized as feelings of extreme worry, uneasiness, or dread
anxiety
Skills utilize to manage emotions and triggers
coping skills
Process of which the body rids itself of a drug
detoxification
Occurs when you commit to change. You prepare to create a plan to put into action. You may feel uncertain, but in this stage you prepare for changes that make you hopeful
Preparation
Anxiety, shaking, DTs, seizures, and vomiting are most often associated with withdrawal from this substance
Alcohol
psychotic symptoms
Treatment that individuals go to for about 9 hours a week
IOP
What does MAT stand for?
Medication-assisted treatment OR therapy
You put your plan into action. You take an active role in facilitating change. The action stages helps you fin a process for change that works for you
Action
The effects of this drug have been described as being drunk, taking amphetamine, and taking hallucinogen all at the same time
PCP
Mental health disorders coincide with substance use disorders
Co-occurring disorders
A chemical messenger released into the brain when doing drugs or alcohol
Dopamine
Increase as you continue to use/drink, requiring you to need more of your substance to feel the same effects
Tolerance
Maintenance
This drug can contribute to panic attacks, enhance performance, and increase stress in the body
Caffeine
Historically referred to as "shell shock" or "combat neurosis"
PTSD
What is PAWS
Post-acute withdrawal syndrome
Feelings that people have before or during drinking or using drugs
Internal triggers