Base Camp
The number of in person groups required before transitioning to a virtual prescribing group.
What is 4?
What is the drug derived from Suboxone which is considered safe for pregnant women?
Subutex
This actor started recovery from alcohol addiction in 2004 and has been sober since. He continues to select roles that portray characters struggling with substance use disorder, including a starring role in the movie, A Star is Born, along side Lady Gaga.
Who is Bradley Cooper?
It takes 21 days to recover from an addiction.
False
Someone with at least 2 years of sobriety, who helps a newcomer through the process of a 12-step program.
What is Weekly?
When taken at an appropriate dose, Suboxone can do 3 things. Identify at least 2 of them
Suppress withdrawal symptoms; Decrease opioid cravings; Decrease effects of full opioid agonists
The "Slim Shady" rapper has been sober and active in AA for over 10 years
Who is Eminem (Marshal Mathers) ?
Addiction causes permanent brain damage
True
The return to substance use after a period of abstinence often accompanied by old addictive behaviors and ways of thinking.
What is a relapse?
The nasal spray medication administered if there are concerns for an overdose.
What is Narcan?
What are the two drugs that make Suboxone?
Buprenorphine & Naloxone
After this actor quit drinking with the help of AA, he went on to play a terrifying villain famously known as a cannibal. He most recently played the role of Odin in the Marvel movie, Thor.
Who is Anthony Hopkins ?
Addiction is primary disease that can be seen on a brain scan
True
What is SPARROW?
These are given if you break a "rule" in the program. examples: not giving UA samples, missing group, not taking medication as prescribed, using other substances while in the program...
What are Expectation Violations?
List 3 side effects of Suboxone
headaches, nausea, insomnia, constipation, decreased blood pressure, issues with urination
This author, who wrote books such as Carrie, The Green Mile, & IT, struggled with alcohol and prescription drug addiction for years. With the help of AA, he has been sober for over 30 years.
Who is Stephen King?
Abstinence from drugs is considered Recovery
False
A support group for family members who have a loved one struggling with addiction.
What is Al-Anon?
The other name for Suboxone
What is the difference between Suboxone and Subutex?
Subutex does not have Naloxone
This actor's early life was marked by drug addiction & 11 yrs in & out of prison. He credits his turnaround to boxing & attending 12-step mtgs while incarcerated. He is currently 55 years sober and has starred in such movies as Desperado, From Dusk til Dawn, and Machete.
For Suboxone Base Camp, you must attend outside support meetings and work with a sponsor
False
A common defensive technique often used in addictive family systems in which people refuse to recognize an apparent problem.
What is Denial?