Fundamental Concepts
A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain
What is the definition of Addiction?
A theory that views addiction as a chronic disease, similar to diabetes or heart disease, involving genetic, neurological, and environmental factors
What is the Disease Model of addiction?
Substances that affect the brain and alter mood, perception, or behavior.
What are psychoactive drugs?
These are efforts to prevent the initial use of drugs or alcohol.
What is primary prevention in the context of addiction?
The process of allowing the body to remove the drugs in it, often accompanied by medical supervision
What is detoxification?
A program where individuals receive treatment while living at home and continuing with their daily activities
An outpatient treatment program
to provide support, guidance, and treatment to individuals struggling with addiction.
What is the primary role of an addiction counsellor?
Compulsive behavior and loss of control over substance use
Two key characteristics of addiction.
What is Cognitive Behavioural Theory?
Stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens are _____________ of psychoactive drugs
What are three categories of psychoactive drugs?
Early intervention and screening programs.
What are two strategies used in secondary prevention?
It uses medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to treat substance use disorders
How medication-assisted treatment works?
CONNEXX Ontario website or Thunderbird Partnership Foundation.
What are resources for finding addiction treatment services?
empathy and active listening are examples of this..
What are two essential skills for addiction counsellors?
Physical dependence involves the body's adaptation to a drug, leading to withdrawal symptoms when use stops. Psychological dependence involves emotional and mental preoccupation with the drug.
What is the difference between physical dependence and psychological dependence?
This theory suggests that addiction is learned through observing and imitating others, especially in social contexts
What is Social Learning Theory?
These types of drugs increase alertness, attention, and energy.
What are the effects of stimulants on the central nervous system?
It involves engaging community resources and stakeholders to create supportive environments and reduce risk factors
What is community-based prevention work?
They provide peer support and a sense of community for individuals in recovery.
What is the role of support groups in addiction recovery?
Residential programs require individuals to live at the treatment facility, providing a structured environment
What is the difference between residential treatment programs from outpatient programs?
Having this__________ ensures that counselors can effectively work with clients from diverse backgrounds.
What is cultural competence?
It reinforces behaviors by releasing dopamine, creating a pleasurable feeling that encourages repeated use.
What role does the brain's reward system play in addiction?
A comprehensive model that considers biological, psychological, and social factors in the development and treatment of addiction
What is the bio-psycho-social model of addictions?
They slow down brain function and can induce relaxation and drowsiness.
What are the impacts of depressants on the body?
_________ provide education and awareness programs to students about the risks of substance use.
What role do schools play in addiction prevention?
A personalized plan that outlines the goals, strategies, and resources for an individual's recovery journey
What is a treatment plan?
They coordinate care, connect clients with resources, and support them through the treatment process
What is the role of a case manager in addiction treatment?
The importance of __________ maintains professional standards and protects the well-being of clients.
What is the importance of ethical practice in addiction counseling?
_______is when a person needs more of a drug to achieve the same effect, due to the brain's adaptation to the substance
Describe the concept of tolerance and how it develops
The Disease Model views addiction as a medical condition, while the Moral Model sees it as a result of moral weakness or lack of willpower.
What is the difference between the Disease Model and the Moral Model of addiction?
They can cause persistent psychosis and hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD).
What are the long-term effects of hallucinogens?
Strategies aimed at reducing the negative consequences of drug use without necessarily eliminating use
What the concept of harm reduction includes?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is described as this.
What is a type of behavioral therapy used in addiction treatment?
_________provides ongoing support and resources to help individuals maintain their recovery after completing a treatment program
What is the importance of aftercare in addiction recovery?
This ________typically involves completing educational requirements, gaining supervised experience, and passing a certification exam.
What is the process of obtaining certification as an addiction counselor?