Statistics on Addiction
____the most commonly used substance of abuse in America.
Alcohol
Uncontrollable cravings -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
Addiction
PAWS
What is Post Acute Withdrawal syndrome?
The emotion we can often use to cover up loneliness, shame, frustration, or sadness.
anger
T/F: Deaths from overdose have increased or decreased since 1990?
True: they have tripled since 1990.
____ are different social support groups to build community in sobriety.
NA, AA, Smart Recovery, faith based groups, etc
HALT
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
are the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships.
boundaries
The percent of the 21 million Americans who struggle with addiction who actually get treatment.
10%
______is released in the brain making drug use or other addictive activities pleasurable.
Dopamine
SUD
What is Substance Use Disorder?
The aggressive marketing of OxyContin by this family is widely considered a major contributor to the opioid epidemic in the United States, leading to widespread addiction and overdose deaths.
Who are the Sacklers?
This is the age range Americans are most likely to use addictive drugs.
18 to 25.
This is said to be the 'opposite of addiction'
connection?
SMART
What is Self Management and Recovery Training?
Its been cited that one in 5 people suffering from this behavioral addiction attempt suicide which is much higher then other addictions.
What is gambling addiction?
______is the drug with the fastest amount time to become addicted to it.
Nicotine
______, _____,_____ are some barriers to getting treatment for addiction.
lack of support from family or friends, financial stress, mental health symptoms, judgement from those around you, fear ECT.
BAM
What is Brief Addiction Monitor?
This common food can trigger the brain's opioid receptors due to the presence of casomorphins. These casomorphins can bind to the same brain receptors as addictive drugs, potentially leading to feelings of pleasure and reward through dopamine release
What is cheese?