Substance Abuse
It takes more and more of a substance to get the same effect which often fuels the desire and need for using larger amounts
Tolerance
A well known group associated with alcoholism
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
Intrusive obsessional thoughts often followed by repetitive compulsions
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
The oldest known intoxicating substance used specifically for recreational purposes (even dating back to biblical times)
Alcohol
The first Stage of treatment
Detoxification
When you spend too much, use too much or too often and life problems are steadily piling up, it is a good sign you have lost this
Control
A group of people who have similar lived experiences who I can talk to
A support group
Poor mental health inscreases the risk for long-lasting (chronic) physical conditions like: a) Heart disease b) Stroke c) Cancer d) all of the above
D) All of the above
Class of drugs used medicinally for thousands of years to relieve physical pain but nowadays pften abused and to relieve emotional pain
Opiates/Opioids
1) People 2) Places 3) Things
Triggers
Abnormal or psychological features that follow the abrupt discontinuation of a drug that has the capability of producing physical dependence
Withdrawal Symptoms
A natural way to get in shape and increase happiness
Exercise
It is important to manage this uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things
Anxiety
This illegal substance is made from the white, milky liquid exuded from the opium poppy
Heroine
True or False: Coping skills are always positive
FALSE. Coping skills can be negative such as drinking and drug use
One of these prescribed and federally regulated medications can help an opiate addicted individual start recovering from their addiction and structuring his or her life again
Methadone, Suboxone, Naltrexone
The practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness
Self-care
Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occurred earlier in life all of which is referred to as?
Trauma/PTSD
The vast majority of people who use this plant use it as often as 10 or 20 times a day despite knowing it is the number one killer of all addictive substances in the world
Tobacco
____ is feeling bad about what you have done and ____ is feeling bad about who you are
Guilt is feeling bad about what you have done.
Shame is feeling bad about who you are
After just one use, this drug can be seen in the brain and in toxicology screens for three to six weeks
Marijuana
The confident and direct claiming of one's rights or putting forward ones views
Assertiveness
Name one of the three neurotransmitters involved with depression
Norepinephrine, Serotonin, Dopamine
Stimulants such as cocaine, speed and methamphhetamine, when taken for long periods can insude a mental state of hallucinations and extreme paranoid delusions called?
Psychosis (or stimulant-induced psychosis)
This is the process by which the addicted brain invents excuses that allow the person in recovery to edge close enough to relapse situations that accidents can happen
Justification