Education
A substance invented by the Bayer Company in Germany in the late 1800's and thought to be a cure for morphine addiction.
What is heroin. **The scientists who invented it and used it said it made them feel heroic, thus, the name heroin**
The hospital (3) where your friend was treated for addiction.
What is St Josephs, ARCA, Chatsmed, Minds Alive (Any rehab facility that you know off)
This is what the first dose of heroine can bring to a person.
What is dizziness and vomiting, euphoria, nausea, mellow mood, disorientation/ confusion
•Medication •Behavioral therapy •Groups •Rehab •Inpatient/outpatient •Recreational •Occupational •Medical •Voc. Rehab •Music
What are Treatment Options
Which of these is NOT an appropriate reason for taking opiates?
Pain from a broken bone Post-op pain occurring after knee surgery Abdominal pain with a high fever Pain from an abscessed tooth
(Be careful - this is a trick question)
What are triggers
True or False:
No thought or feeling is wrong in itself. It is what we do with that thought or feeling, that really counts.
What is True?
What are two ways to tell if someone has taken a very large dose (to the point of overdosing) of heroine?
They become comatose and their skin feels cold and clammy.
What is the best program of treatment for someone addicted to opiates? (list 3 minimum)
What is treatment that is customized for the individual.
Any number of answers here can be correct.
Three well-balanced meals daily + Three nutritious snacks daily + Avoid sugar and caffeine + Water and Exercise
What is a diet for a recovering/ healthy person.
This drug is still used as a localized, external anaesthetic
What is cocaine.
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. Courage to change the things I can. And wisdom to know the difference.
What is the Serenity Prayer?
The jail time you can face for the sale or manufacture of heroin.
What is life in prison?
He is the only doctor in KZN who has this drug used in detox.
What is the name of the drug used?
Who is Dr. Naidoo?
Naltroxin
This is the process by which the addicted brain invents excuses that allow the person in recovery to edge close enough to relapse situations that accidents can happen.
What is Justification
Factors that influence addiction
What is Biology (genetics) and Environment
When you continue to take personal inventory, and when you are wrong, you promptly admit it (Step number what of the twelve steps)
What is Step Ten
OR
HONESTY
Many commonly prescribed pain pills are actually a combination of an opiate and Tylenol(acetaminophen).
Abusing any medication containing acetaminophen can be particularly damaging to which part of the body?
What is the liver.
The first stage of treatment
What is Detoxification
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward
The most commonly abused drug across the nation
What is Marijuana
Someone who will assist me when I need to stay sober and clean, and is part of an organization
Who is a Sponsor?
Drugs are not limited to pills and alcohol. There are others.
Bone marrow damage, liver and kidney damage, blackouts, limb spasms,hearing loss and the loss of brain cells are consequences from abusing what type of drugs?
What are inhalants
OR
paint thinners, glue, markers etc.
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 21 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.