Dual Diagnosis
Diagnosis of both Substance Use Disorder and another mental health disorder
Or diagnosis of two disorders
Name an early environmental risk factor for Alcohol Use Disorder or Mental Health problems.
What is:
Childhood Adverse Experiences
(many other possibilities)
Why might people with PTSD or depression or anxiety be more likely to drink alcohol?
What is:
They might want to self-medicate.
What is:
FALSE
True or False: The majority of people with co-occurring disorders never get any treatment at all.
What is:
TRUE
Anxiety Disorder
Depressive Disorder
PTSD
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Personality Disorder
If your parent has a Substance Abuse or Mental Health disorder, can you predict you will get it, too?
What is:
For most disorders, you probably have an increased risk. However, you can't say for sure, because environment plays a role, too.
True or False: Experiencing a traumatic event leads to PTSD in the vast majority of cases.
What is:
FALSE
What is:
Cravings for the substance
Increased tolerance fpr the substance
Withdrawal symptoms when you stop
High levels of stress reduce activity in prefrontal areas of the brain. What is the behavioral result of this?
What is:
Increased impulsivity. Less planning and behavioral control.
About what percentage of people with a Mental Health Disorder will also have an Alcohol Use Disorder at some time in their lives? (And vice versa)
Why is it important that your depression is under control before you go home and embrace sobriety?
What is:
Depression (or other mental health problems) increase your risk of relapse.
Name a type of avoidance that can be a symptom of PTSD
What is:
Multiple possible answers
Neglecting responsibilities at home or work can be a symptom of Alcohol Use/Substance Use Disorder.
What is: TRUE
Name a cognitive or behavioral technique that can reduce stress and help reduce anxiety and depression?
What is:
multiple possible answers
What is the most effective treatment for co-occurring disorders?
What is:
Integrated treatment of both the substance abuse and the mental health problems.
True or False: ADHD increases your chance of developing a substance use disorder.
What is:
TRUE
True or False: You have to have been the direct victim of the traumatic event in order to be diagnosed with PTSD.
What is:
FALSE
Describe a way that drug/alcohol use affects the brain.
What is:
multiple possible responses
Does Mental Illness increase the risk of Alcohol/Substance Use Disorder, or is it the other way around?
What is:
Trick question. Each can increase the risk of the other.
Which develops first? Addiction or Mental Illness?
What is:
Either can develop first.
Why is there great concern about kids who start drinking at an early age?
What is:
The brain is still developing. Impulse control isn't as good in younger people, and drinking can affect further brain development.
True or False: Nightmares can be a symptom of PTSD.
What is:
TRUE
True or False: Changes to the brain as a result of Alcohol/Substance Use Disorder are always permanent.
What is:
FALSE
Name and important part of a WRAP Plan for managing co-occurring disorders, and explain why it is important.
What is:
multiple possible responses