Name 2 medications used to reduce or eliminate cravings/urges for alcohol.
What are Vivitrol/Naltrexone, Campral, Baclofen, Antabuse
The perceived negative attribute that causes someone to devalue or think less of the whole person.
What is stigma?
What is one of the most common triggers for substance use/urges/cravings?
What is boredom?
Name 2 examples of self-care.
Taking medications as prescribed, hygiene, healthy diet, plenty of rest.
How long is the typical stay at MSHS.
90 Days
The feelings of discomfort, distress, and intense craving for a substance that occurs when use of the substance is stopped.
What is withdrawal?
Name one medication used to treat bipolar disorder.
Lithium, Depakote, etc. - mood stabilizers.
Cravings are temporary... T or F
True
Number one reason self-care is important.
Recharge/refresh.
How do you gain and maintain your access privileges at MSHS?
Go to groups and follow the rules.
True or False: People with substance use disorders need to reach rock bottom before they can accept help.
False. There is no evidence proving this.
Name 1 disorder that mimics the symptoms of ADHD.
What is bipolar disorder? Research shows bipolar disorder, characterized by periods of depression and mania, can produce effects such as disorganization, searching for words, difficulty learning new information, etc. These issues can continue even during times of remission.
True or false after I relapse from alcohol/drugs I will no longer have cravings.
What is false!
What is one way to improve your sleep?
No electronics an hour before bed, avoid caffeine/nicotine large meals in the evening, avoid naps, wake up and go to sleep at the same time every day, etc.
Everyone at MSHS are subject to random_______.
What are UA's, breathalyzer's and room/locker searches.
When more of a drug is needed in order to achieve the same effects they felt previously with smaller amounts.
What is tolerance?
What percentage of mental illnesses start before a child reaches their 18th birthday.
75%
Cravings can not be avoided I will either have it or I will not.
False!
Self care includes the following: physical, mental, financial,_______, and ________ health.
What are social and spiritual health?
What does IDDT stand for?
What is Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
What is cross tolerance?
Cross tolerance: when a person has developed a tolerance to one drug and and certain other drugs within the same class (e.g. alcohol and Xanax).
Why is it important to understand one's diagnosis, what one's medication is treating, be open and honest, and ask questions of professionals?
Because it's YOUR treatment!
What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for (as in "SMART" goal)?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-based/Timely
Self-care includes all aspects of one's life. To earn the full 500 points, list 2 of the 5 correct responses for what is improved or enhanced through self care.
Addiction and Mental Illness can be influenced by what factors?
What are environment and biology/genetics.