The body
Feelings of worry, racing thoughts, and restlessness are signs of this.
What is anxiety?
A trained professional who provides one-on-one support in a confidential and therapeutic setting
What is a counselor/ therapist?
This lifestyle supports complete abstinence from drugs and alcohol.
What is sober?
People, places, or things that can cause thoughts or cravings related to substance use.
What are triggers?
True or false: MAT medications assist with the treatment of opiate, and alcohol use disorders.
What is true?
3 organs most affected by drinking alcohol
What are the kidneys, liver, and brain
The process by which the body eliminates drugs/alcohol from its system.
What is detoxification?
This act is defined as doing the same thing over and over again but expecting a different outcome.
What is insanity?
A practice that helps you sit still, clear your mind, and focus on your breathing.
What is meditation?
M.A.T stands for this.
What is medication assisted treatment?
A mental health disorder that contributes to or worsens substance use. Common symptoms may include persistent feelings of deep sadness, shame, guilt, or despair.
What is Depression
Being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and feel what they’re feeling.
What is empathy?
your body fights to get back to this.
what is homeostasis?
Emotional or physical limits people set to protect their well-being and maintain healthy personal space
What are boundaries?
name one of these medications that are commonly used for AUD (alcohol use disorders)
What is
Disulfiram- Antabuse
Naltrexone-Vivitrol/Revia
Acamprosate-Campral
Drugs/alcohol can overstimulate the brain’s reward system by causing an excessive release of this chemical.
What is dopamine
Over time, your body gets used to the substance, so you need more of it to feel the same impact.
What is tolerance?
This stage of change involves recognizing that there’s a problem, but feeling unsure, unready, or lacking confidence to take action
What is contemplation?
A state of present-moment awareness where you observe your thoughts and feelings without criticism.
What is mindfulness?
name one of these medications that are commonly used for OUD (opiate use disorder).
What is
Naltrexone-Vivitrol/Revia
Methadone
Buprenorphine
Buprenorphine/naloxone
A chronic condition characterized by compulsive drug or alcohol use, continued use despite negative physical, psychological, or social outcomes, and increasing tolerance over time.
What is Addiction?
The act of recognizing and affirming someone’s emotions, perspectives, or identity
What is validation?
Stage of change: The person has committed to making a change and expresses strong motivation.
What is preparation?
Practice healthy ____ ____ to overcome cravings and triggers.
What are Coping Skills?
this is the location for our MAT office.
What is 1808 East Aztec suite 6, behind Walgreens?