Drugs
Common Drugs of Abuse are ______.
What are Stimulants.
True or False
Addiction is described as chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking AND use, despite harmful consequences.
True
AA is ----- based
What is faith
narcotics anonymous (NA) started?
What is branched off of AA in late 1940s.
coping skills?
What is ways of dealing with and overcoming problems
cocaine effects?
What is induces immediate euphoria followed by a crash
The four c's of addiction?
What is Craving, Continued use, loss of Control, Cognitive impairment
The Big Book suggests drinking experientially to figure out
What is personal control over alcohol.
The only stated requirement for membership to NA is a desire to ...............?
What is stop using drugs.
Why should you use coping skills?
What is Coping skills are planned things you do to manage stress.
Stimulants increase ______, ______, and _______.
What is Activity; Anxiety; Agitation.
what is dependence?
What is physiologic need for a substance that client cannot control.
What is the program alcoholic family members go to?
What is Al Anon
T/F: non-members can share during NA meetings
False - non-members are asked to not share
Define a trigger
What is something that you may see, hear or smell that automatically makes you feel upset.
Caffeine and nicotine effects what?
What is increased heart rate, breathing rate, and other autonomic functions to provide energy.
what is a drug tolerance?
What is physiologic effect where user needs more than the usual dose to achieve the same effect.
Storytelling as Metaphor
What is "Hi, My name is and I'm an alcoholic." (peer) "Hi ." (group).
Class of drugs derived from opium- comes from "poppy"
What is an Opiate
Name one negative coping strategy
What is avodiance
Name at least 3 reasons people use drugs
To feel better (stress, depression, etc)
To feel good (socially, pleasure, relaxation)
Curiosity (peer pressure, seeking a thrill, etc)
Fear of withdrawal
What can result if alcohol isn't given to an alcoholic (chronic alcohol user)?
What is delirium tremens (DTs).
AA was started in?
What is 1935 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith. Published experiences and ideas in original volume of Alcoholics Anonymous affectionately called "The Big Book" due to 1st edition's paper bound size.
What is the overall primary purpose of NA is to ............. and help others addicts achieve their own sobriety?
What is stay clean.
Is all stress bad?
Stress can sometimes be good in moderation:
Increase chances of survival
Motivates performance
Can increase long-term health
But: too much stress can be counterproductive
Interference with performance
Development of psychological disorders