Recovery & Tools
What tool can be used to help gain information about a clients Alcohol Use?
AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test)
Name 3 Mindfulness tools
Progressive muscle relaxation, body scan, square breathing, mindful walk....etc!
Name 3 things you like to do to help you relax?
all answers are correct if it helps you!
What substance is often in the opiate supply that can lead to necrosis and does not respond to Narcan?
xylazine
What are the Stages of Change?
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
What is the NADA protocol and what is it used for?
NADA is a form of auricular acupuncture utilized to help assist in treatment of SUD.
What percentage of US adults reported practicing meditation as a complimentary health approach?
a. 2.5%
B. 12.6%
C. 17.3%
C. Meditation is the most popular complementary health approach in the United States, with 17.3% of adults practicing it in 2022.
What are the three most commonly used substances by adolescents?
Alcohol, Nicotine, Cannabis
What portion of the individuals treated with SUD eventually recover, according to the CDC?
a. 1/2
B. 1/3
C. 2/3
D. 3/4
D. In a 2020 study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 3 out of 4 people who experience addiction eventually recover.
What are some benefits of the NADA protocol?
Reduced cravings, reduction in stress, improved sleep, relaxation
What physical health ailments are often correlated with chronic stress?
High Blood pressure, headaches, nausea, increased risk of heart-attack and stroke, muscle tension, sleep issues, etc.
What is the most widely used stimulant?
What tool does CS use to help determine Level of Care for Clients with SUD?
ASAM Criteria (American Society of Addiction Medicine)
What are the 5 points utilized in NADA?
Sympathetic, Shenmen, Kidney, Liver, Lung
For better sleep, how long before bed should you stop looking at screens?
The National Sleep Foundation recommends avoiding screens for at least 30 minutes before bed. Some experts recommend even more time, such as two hours, to allow for a full transition to sleep
What percentage of people in the US 12 and older have battled a SUD in the last year?
A. 5.2%
B. 12.6%
C. 16.7%
D. 25%
C. According to the 2023 United States National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): 48.5 million (16.7%) Americans (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in the past year.
How effective is Narcan in reversing an opiate overdose?
A. 50%
B. 65%
C. 75%
D. 95%
According to a study in the Harm Reduction Journal, Most events (95%) were successfully reversed, with 78% using ≥ 2 doses and 30% using ≥ 3 doses of Narcan® Nasal Spray. D is correct.
Name 3 benefits of Mindfulness practice
Reduced stress, improved concentration, improved sleep, improved memory, lower blood pressure, etc.
Which state reports the highest number of adults that get less than 7+ hours of sleep a night?
A. Virginia
B. Maryland
C. West Virginia
D. Alaska
C. West Virginia 41.3% adults in WV report getting less than 7+ hours a night, the country average is 35.5%; Virginia is 36.2%. Per statistics from the National Counsel on Aging
What brain chemical is mostly strongly connected with Substance use/ misuse?
Dopamine: Substance use floods the brain with Dopamine (the feel good chemical) that causes individuals the continue to seek that "high".