Education
In the past month, about how many Americans aged 12 or older used illegal drugs?
A. 10 million
B. 20 million
C. 40 Million
B. 20 million
A group for men and women who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol. Ex. NA, AA, CA….etc
What are 12 step fellowships?
• Medication • Behavioral therapy • Groups • Rehab • Inpatient/outpatient • Recreational • Occupational • Medical • Voc. Rehab • Music
What are Treatment Options?
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are Triggers?
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to
What is Exercise?
True or False: Co-occurring disorders are disorders that distract sufferers from becoming addicts.
FALSE: co- occurring disorders are mental health conditions that happen at the same time as addiction
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
The Serenity Prayer
1. Medical doctors 2. Nurses 3. Psychologists 4. Educators 5. Social Workers 6. Occupational Therapists 7. Recreational Therapists 8. Music Therapist 9. Clergy 10. YOU 11. Counselors
What is a Treatment Team?
An experienced member who guides newcomers through recovery.
what is a sponsor?
The process/ type of therapy of challenging negative thoughts. (Thoughts-> Emotions -> Behaviors)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine?
I knew that my higher power could help me feel sane again.
What is step 2? " Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
The first stage of treatment
What is Detox?
Our brains learn by _____ and ______.
Repetition and Reward
Finding peace and calm by focusing on your breathing/ positive images/ happy places etc.
Meditation
How many times more likely are men to be addicted to alcohol compared to women?
Twice as likely
Live and let live, Keep it simple, One day at a time, Let go and let God are examples of what?
What are 12 step slogans?
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a
What is a Craving?
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?
H.A.L.T?
marijuana is a hallucinogen ? true or false
TRUE
The 5 Stages of Change
1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
What year was A.A. founded?
1935
What is the most effective amount of time to stay in treatment to increase chances of remaining sober?
90 days
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
(this is a question with many answers. Must answer in form of question still). What is (are) a sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies etc.
Things you enjoy/ are passionate about
Hobbies