AA
The Big Book
What is the book of Narcotics Anonymous called?
The Basic Text
Medication • Behavioral therapy • Groups • Rehab • Inpatient/outpatient • Recreational • Occupational • Medical • Voc. Rehab • Music
What are treatment options?
_____ is a highly addictive chemical found in the tobacco plant.
Nicotine
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
Triggers
Prior to starting A.A. both co-founders were in contact with what fellowship?
The Oxford Group
What are the three main spiritual principles of NA?
Honesty, Open-mindedness, & Willingness
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 treatment team
1) Lowered inhibitions 2) Decreased control over motor skills 3) Inability to concentrate and focus 4) Addiction 5) Heart attack; stroke 6) Liver failure; cirrhosis 7) Kidney disease 8) Blackouts
What are the consequences of alcoholism
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.
In what decade was the Big Book published?
30's (April 10th, 1939)
In what decade was the NA Basic Text published?
The 80's (1983)
What is the first stage of treatment?
Detoxification
1. Addiction 2. Respiratory failure 3. Vomiting 4. Death 5. Drowsiness 6. Reduction of pain 7. Diarrhea 8. Very uncomfortable withdrawal
What are effects of pain killers/opiates
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
What are goals
Where did Alcoholics Anonymous start?
Akron, Ohio
Where did NA start?
Los Angles, California
How can it take the brain to fully repair itself after long-term substance abuse?
It can take up to 2 years.
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?
Which step asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your past?
The Fourth Step
When was AA founded?
Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) was founded on June 10, 1935.
Who is the founder of NA?
Jimmy Kinnon
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
Repetition & Reward
The following problems occur because of what? -Increase in violence and aggression -Addiction -Drug-induced psychosis -Increase in Respiratory problems -Increase in cardiovascular problems -Risk for HIV, HEP C and TB -Damage to physical appearance
What is Methamphetamine/cocaine addiction
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.