Symptoms
A symptom of depression is a persistently ____ mood.
SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
Taking medication for a reason other than it's intended use is _________.
Misuse
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ____.
EXERCISE
Name a well-known support group associated with addiction?
BONUS- Name a date/time/location for an upcoming group
AA (Alcoholic’s Anonymous)
Symptom: Abnormal physical or psychological features that follow the abrupt discontinuation of a drug that has the capability of producing physical dependence
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOM
Name a symptom of anxiety
excessive worrying, irritability, increased heart rate, trouble sleeping, etc.
Name a medication to treat opioid withdrawal
Suboxone, methadone, Subutex
Who could you talk to about your mental health/addiction?
FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, SPONSOR, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC.
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a ____?
CRAVING
What medications have FDA warnings about problem gambling?
Abillify, Mirapex
Name a symptom of PTSD
nightmares, intrusive thoughts/images, sweating, nausea, intense distress when triggered by trauma
Name a medication to treat alcohol withdrawal
librium, vivitrol
What are 2 ways of improving your self-esteem?
LEARNING NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, ETC.
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called ____.
INCREASED TOLERANCE
Coping Skills: Name one external and one internal trigger
Ex: external- fight with loved one
internal- symptoms of anxiety
Name 2 symptoms of withdrawal
SWEATING, GOOSEBUMPS, VOMITING, ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, or MUSCLE PAIN
What medication is used to treat an opioid overdose?
Narcan
What are benefits of having good coping skills?
ABILITY TO DECREASE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION OR CRAVINGS, BETTER MANAGEMENT OF EMOTIONS, A BETTER MOOD, OR HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM, ETC.
A primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry is referred to as ____.
ADDICTION
What is the average age of the first time someone gambles?
10 years old
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.
Anhedonia
Medication: How long does medication take to be at the therapeutic level?
4-6 weeks
Name 3 coping skills
ex: Listening to music, painting, going on a walk
Who are the founders of AA?
BONUS- Who is the founder of Al-anon?
Bill Wilson (known as Bill W.) and Dr. Robert Smith (known as Dr. Bob).
BONUS: Lois Wilson
Substance Use: How many adults in the U.S. struggle with addiction?
23.5 MILLION AMERICAN ADULTS – 10% OF POPULATION