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Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction
The very essence of how we see ourselves, other people, the world, and the future.
Core Belief
1) The user 2)Family 3) Children 4) Co-workers 5) Parents 6) Siblings 7) Friends 8) Community
Who are those affected by substance abuse?
Is the belief that it is easier to avoid life’s problems than to face them.
An event that is the cause of a particular action, process or situation
What are triggers?
Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include Odyseey information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in.
Affective or physical reactions or states
Emotion/Felling
1) Lowered inhibitions 2) Decreased control over motor skills 3) Inability to concentrate and focus 4) Addiction 5) Heart attack; stroke 6) Liver failure; cirrhosis 7) Kidney disease 8) Blackouts
What are the consequences of alcoholism
Since you have suffered you are entitled to be paid back by life.
What is entitlement
A letter written by you from the perspective of a loved one
What is an impact letter
_________ is the fastest addicting drug
images or mental activity that occur as a response to a trigger
Automatic Thought
1. Addiction 2. Respiratory failure 3. Vomiting 4. Death 5. Drowsiness 6. Reduction of pain 7. Diarrhea 8. Very uncomfortable withdrawal
What are effects of pain killers/opiates
Since you are better than everyone else and since you are perfect, anything that goes wrong is not your fault.
What is externalizing Blame
Framing a physical, mental, or emotional situation differently
Reframing
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
Irrational patters of thinking that can cause you to feel negatively
Thinking Error
The following problems occur because of what? -Increase in violence and aggression -Addiction -Drug-induced psychosis -Increase in Respiratory problems -Increase in cardiovascular problems -Risk for HIV, HEP C and TB -Damage to physical appearance
What is Methamphetamine/cocaine addiction
You are terribly afraid of experiencing fear and you are also terribly afraid of looking bad. You go to great lengths to hide, stuff, numb, and avoid these feelings.
What is anxiety and Shame
The recognition of your physical changes that are part of your addiction, recognizing your addiction as a disease, being able to iterate the social stigma attached to addiction and its impact on relationships; self-esteem; employment; finacnes; etc
What is relapse cycle
The most commonly abused drug across the nation
What is Marijuana
A way of viewing and experiencing events, ideas, concepts and emotions to find a better alternative
Reframe/Positive Focus
Bone marrow damage, liver and kidney damage, blackouts, limb spasms, hearing loss and the loss of brain cells are consequences from abusing what type of drugs?
what are inhalants?
Is the belief that if you want a person or an object you have a right to claim it as yours.
What is Ownership
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
(this is a question with many answers. Must answer in form of question still). What is (are) a sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies etc.