Brain Science
Types of MAT
Totes Approps, And a whole lotta nopes
Harm Reduction
Terminology
100
A proven brain disease; not a choice, a personality flaw or a moral failing
What is addiction?
100
An opioid partial agonist; diminishes the effects of physical dependency to opioids (withdrawal symptoms and cravings), increases safety in cases of overdoses
What is Buprenorphine?
100
An inappropriate term used to describe someone on MAT that is struggling to stay awake
What is "nodding off" "Faded" "High AF" ?
100
A drug that can reverse an overdose
What is Narcan? (Naloxone)
100
Medically or Medication Assisted Treatment
What is MAT?
200
Creates feelings of happiness and regulating behavior
What is dopamine?
200
A less commonly used medication at KCDC; requires three days of oral dosage before transitioning to the shot
What is Vivitrol?
200
Substituting an addiction to opiates for an addiction to MAT
200
A facility in which you can bring your used needles in exchange for clean, sterile needles. Also offers resources to support systems, counseling services, and other recovery related resources.
What is a Needle Exchange Program?
200
SUD
What is a Substance Use Disorder?
300
Responsible for things such as consequential thinking, problem solving, thinking through pros and cons, making complex decisions, and our executive functions
What is the Frontal Cortex?
300
For KCDC, this medication is only offered to pregnant women that were arrested with an active prescription
What is Methadone? OR What is Subutext?
300
Using an ice cube to try to reverse the effects of a possible overdose
300
A type of therapy, combined with working a program, that is centered around individuals suffering from addiction
What is Medication or Medically Assisted Treatment? (MAT)
300
Substance that binds to, but incompletely activates, opiate receptors
What is a partial agonist? (Example: Buprenorphine)
400
Responsible for things such as emotions, reactions, survival, and the reward system
What is the Limbic System?
400
The third track offered at KCDC JSAP
What is receiving no medication assisted treatment?
400
Being on Suboxone treatment to prevent opioid overdose, but continuing to use Methamphetamines
What is METH Assisted Treatment?
Bonus points: WHOLE LOTTA NOPE
400
A law that protects people from prosecution when they report a drug overdose
What is The Good Samaritan Law?
400
Substance that acts like another substance and stimulates an action
What is an Agonist? (Example: Methadone)
500
A substance that stops the action or effect of another substance (i.e. drugs)
What is an Antagonist? (Example: Naltrexone)
500
A medication used specifically to treat Alcohol Use Disorder. Causes a significant physical reaction when alcohol is consumed.
What is Disulfiram?
500
Being on Medically Assisted Treatment is enough; No need to participate in programming, obtain a sponsor, work any type of steps, etc. You're HEALED!
What is Magical Addiction Treatment?
AKA: Not a real thing yet, WHOLE LOTTA NOPE
500
Refers to policies, programs, and practices that aim to minimize the negative health, social and legal impacts associated with drug use, drug policies, and drug laws
What is Harm Reduction?
500
The total resources that a person has available to find and maintain their recovery
What is Recovery Capital?
