Neuro Trasmit what?!
Benzos affect this neurotransmitter
What GABA
What does Narcan also known by naloxone do?
Reverse opioid / opiate overdoses.
What are three supports in Syracuse to Aid in relapse prevention
Recovery Center
Unique Perspectives
Meetings
If spike is so dangerous why does the government just make it illegal to make it less accessible
What is they keep changing it slightly so government can not keep up
Two ways of improving your self-esteem
What is LEARNING A NEW SKILL, PICKING UP A NEW HOBBY, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF
Most highly addictive substances affect what neurotransmitter.
what is dopamine?
This harm reduction medication replaces heroin with it self on the opiate receptor
What is methadone
When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves?
What is ENERGY LEVELS AND THE ABILITY TO TAKE ACTION (MAKE DECISIONS)
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called _______
What is INCREASED TOLERANCE
What does an increase in the neurotransmitter dopamine cause one to feel
what is Pleasure
Given in a shot monthly this drug will prevent you from getting high off opiates / opiodes
what is naltrexone or vivitrol
In a 12 step program what are some of the suggestions they give you.
what is......
Get Sponsor
Do Service Work
Read Basic Text / Big Book
90 in 90
Get a home group
Cocaine / Crack / Crystal Meth are all stimulants how do they differ
Cocaine and Crack are organic meaning found in nature while meth is synthetic.
Meth has a longer and higher high then cocaine.
A strong desire to consume a particular substance
What is A CRAVING
Anti-Depressants (SSRI) primary affect what neurotransmitter?
Anti-Depressants (SNRI) primary affect which neurotransmitters.
Anti-Depressants (SNDI) primary affect which norepinephrine
what is serotonin?
What is seroton and norepinephrine
What is norepinephrine and dopamine
What is the benefit of harm reduction
what is saves peoples lives.
What are warning signs of a relapse
What is...
Romanticizing drug use
Having a positive view of past drug abuse
Believing that they can use again without falling back into addiction
Revisiting old relationships that involved drug use
Exhibiting sudden changes in behavior
Ceasing pursuit of interests and hobbies developed in recovery
Doubting the effctiveness of the recovery process
Which Stimulant raises dopamine the highest.
Other types of psych medications that are not antidepressants
What is antipsychotics, sleep medications, anti-anxiety, stimulants, mood stabalizers
Ecstasy can damage which neurotransmitter
what is serotonin
This drug partial blocks an opiode receptor and usually is a film strip placed under the tongue
What is suboxone?
how can we prevent relapse drift
what is
1. Stay Active in Your Recovery Network
2. Be Aware of Your Personal Triggers
3. Take Good Care of Yourself Physically
5. Find a Higher Purpose to Live for
4. Practice the Art of Letting Go
Opiates and Naturally occurring, Opioids are ________ made
what is synthetic (man made)
What is the best solution to help someone struggling with substance use.
what is....
an individualized approach.