Delusions
Belief that others are trying to harm, spy on, or conspire against the individual.
Persecutory Delusions
This actor/comedian who lived in the bay area struggled with addiction and substance abuse. He committed suicide in 2014.
Robin Williams
When is group over?
When I say it is or I'm done when I'm done
IOP
What is Intensive Outpatient?
Negative, incorrect beliefs, stereotypes, and labels are another name for this
Stigma
Percent of the population affected
Roughly 1.1%
Belief that there is something wrong with one's body or that they are experiencing physical sensations that are not real.
Somatic Delusions
The singer songwriter of Piano Man struggled with alcohol abuse for years before entering rehab.
Billy Joel
Building your recovery is like building _____
A house
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Behaviors characterized by the repeated, compulsive seeking or use of a substance despite consequences, and a need for an increased amount of the substance, as time goes on, to achieve the same effect.
Addiction
What percentage of people are untreated in a given year?
40%
Belief that an outside force is controlling their thoughts, feelings, or actions.
Delusions of Control
This author, who wrote books such as Carrie and The Green Mile struggled with alcohol and prescription drug addiction for years.
Stephen King
You have to be _____ in recovery!
Selfish
DBT
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
The need to increase the dose over time to obtain the original effect. In other words, higher doses are needed to produce the same effect experienced initially.
Tolerance
What is schizoaffective disorder?
Diagnosed with Schizophrenia & a mood disorder (Bipolar/MDD)
Belief that one is a famous or important individual, has special abilities, or is omnipotent.
Grandiose Delusions
This Marvel actor has struggled with alcoholism over the years.
Robert Downey Jr.
More important than addressing your triggers
Your TABS
(Thoughts, Attitudes & Behaviors)
HALT
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
The process by which a poison or toxin is removed from the body and generally medically supervised treatment designed to purge the body of intoxicating or addictive substances.
Detox
What is the difference between positive and negative symptoms?
Positive: psychotic behaviors not generally seen in healthy people.
Negative: symptoms are associated with disruptions to normal emotions and behaviors.
Belief that someone, usually someone of higher status, is in love with them.
Erotomanic Delusions
This actress who is most well known for playing Princess Leia has spoken out about having bipolar disorder and is in recovery from cocaine and prescription drug abuse.
Carrie Fisher
Signing off phrase
Have a good night! Be Safe & make good decisions
What's the difference between NA, AA, Alanon, Naranon
NA - Narcotics Anonymous
AA - Alcoholic Anonymous
Alanon - For family members/friends of alcoholics
Naranon - For family members/friends of drug users
A neurotransmitter in the brain that is triggered by substances and causes a repeat in behaviors?
Dopamine
Name 1 reasons individuals with schizophrenia have a higher mortality rate
Suicide
Higher Chance of Diabetes, heart disease, etc.
Higher chance of Motor Vehicle Accidents