Substance Abuse Treatment
What do Katie and Tarah appreciate even more than clean drug screens
Honesty!
Name one safe person I can talk to about my emotions.
__________.
Since 1999, more than 1 million Americans have died from a drug overdose. This dangerous substance is largely responsible and can be laced in a variety of substances today.
Fentanyl.
In previous years, fentanyl was found largely in the heroin supply. Today, it has been found added in prescription pills such as Percocet, Adderall, and Xanax, as well as drugs including cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine.
True or false? Marijuana cannot be addictive because it is a plant.
False. Marijuana, just like any other mood altering substance, can cause physical, mental and/or emotional dependence.
How many snacks can I get from Yolanda before group?
1
The 3 main things that are considered for me to complete treatment at Growth Works
(name at least 2 of the 3)
Group participation
Attendance
Drug screen results
What physical symptoms do I feel when I am angry? (name 1)
_________.
Combining alcohol and stimulants (Adderall, Vyvanse, cocaine, etc) is not dangerous because they balance each other out (true or false)
False. Using stimulants with alcohol is dangerous and has caused people to die. This is because stimulants 'mask' the downing effects of alcohol, therefore people can unknowingly consume more alcohol than the body can handle.
Using drugs and alcohol during teenage years increases the risk of having a lifetime substance use disorder. How much higher is the change for those who began use before age 15?
a) Twice as high
b) Three times as high
c) 4-6x as high
c) 4-6x as high
Name 1 thing I am not allowed to have on the van and 1 thing I am not allowed to bring past security.
____________ and ______________.
possible answers
vape, phone, weapon, drugs/alcohol, battery, lighter..
2 of my triggers are
__________ and __________.
When I am feeling an intense or uncomfortable emotion, such as anger or sadness, what is 1 way I can cope with it that does not involve using?
_________.
Marijuana use in teenage years can increase the risk for developing these psychiatric disorders. (name at least 1 of the 3 for points)
Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia
How many cigarettes worth of Nicotine does a Breeze Pro contain?
About 3.5 Packs, or about 70 cigarettes
Two changes I am willing to make today, to improve my chances at sobriety
______ and ________.
Name at least 3 of the 6 stages of change.
precontemplation
contemplation
preparation
action
maintenance
relapse
Anger is called a 'secondary emotion' because it occurs along with another emotion. What are 2 primary emotions that happen along with anger.
(need 2 for points)
Drugs that can be deadly if used together with alcohol, even in small doses.
Benzo's (xanax, klonopin)
Opioids (heroin, lean, percocet, Oxy, Norco, etc.)
Which heavy metals are in nicotine vapor? (guess 1 of the 3 to get points)
Nickel, Tin, and Lead
Name Tarah's sobriety date.
2 of 3 (month, day, year)
7/25/15
What happens if you never stop or are unable to stop using in treatment.
You are referred to a higher level of care.
From 2 days/week to 3 days/week
From 3 days/week to residential
People often use substances to self-medicate feelings of anxiety and depression. What actually happens to ones anxiety or depression when they do so?
Does using alcohol or marijuana impact the effectiveness of prescribed antidepressants? (true or false)
True. Using substances while taking an antidepressant, especially an SSRI, decreases its ability to help your anxiety and depression
Drug use can affect the prefrontal cortex of the brain. This part of your brain gives you the power to think, plan, solve problems, make decisions, and have self-control over impulses. This part of your brain is the last part of the brain to mature. Using substances before this part of the brain is matured can permanently stunt its development. At what age is the prefrontal cortex done maturing?
25 years old
It is possible to test positive on a drug screen if I did not use any substances (true or false)
false