Programs for Recovery
This program was created in 1935 by a NY stockbroker and a surgeon.
Bonus points if you know their names!
Alcoholic Anonymous [AA] Bill Wilson & Dr. Bob.
Created in Germany in 1937, also has a dual purpose of pain management.
Methadone.
Neurotransmitter that is affected by drugs, that alters the brains ability to feel pleasure.
Dopamine
This addiction kills up to 8 million people each year
Tobacco use disorder.
The body adaptation to a substance that requires increasing the amount to achieve the desired effect
Tolerance
This program was created in the 1950s, in Los Angeles.
Narcotics Anonymous [NA]
Naloxone and Buprenorphine are found in this MAT for opioid cravings
Suboxone.
Short term effects of this drug include, fatigue, slow reaction time, mood swings. Long term include permanent brain damage [Korsakoff's/Wernicke's].
Alcohol.
This pharmaceutical company ignited the opioid crisis in 1996
Purdue Pharma [Sackler family].
Co-occurrence of a SUD and a MH disorder
When someone needs intensive mental health support [also used in recovery], a _______ offers structured therapy and group support without full-time hospitalization.
Partial Hospitalization Program [PHP]
MAT used for cocaine cravings.
Topamax
Short term effects include, anxiety, insomnia, muscle breakdown. Long term effects include muscle tremors, frequent urination.
Caffeine
This is the most common illicit drug, used by 61.9 million people.
Marijuana
Complete avoidance of the addictive substance.
Abstinence.
Established in 1992 and 1994, this program emphasizes a 4-point program.
Bonus points if you know the 4-points!
Self-Management and Recovery Training [SMART]
Lifestyle Balance
Building Motivation
Problem Solving
Coping with Urges.
[1992 it was inc. and became Alcohol & Drug Abuse Self-help Network. 1994 it was SMART]
An injection used to help with cravings for alcohol AND opiates
Vivitrol
It takes 15 years for your body to heal itself fully after quitting this
Tobacco
This U.S. State has the highest overdose deaths
California [6,198, 8.81% of National Average death rate].
Process of overcoming addiction, achieving and maintaining abstinence, improving quality of life.
Recovery
Peer-led, and non-theistic, this program for recovery was founded on Buddhism
Recovery Dharma
Created in 1965, it was originally created to treat obesity.
Naltrexone.
Common side effects are paranoia, aggression and violence.
Methamphetamines
Per capita, this state has the highest overdose deaths.
West Virginia, 52.8/100,000 residents.
Giving up everything, for one thing.
Addiction