Dimension 1: Acute intoxication and/or withdrawal potential
Name five symptoms of withdrawal.
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Irritability.
Anxiousness.
Feelings of depression.
Insomnia.
Fatigue.
What is the most common mental health condition in the U.S.?
Anxiety disorders, affecting 19.1% of the population.
Name three physical coping skills.
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Name three different types of recovery support groups.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
SMART Recovery
Wellbriety
Celebrate Recovery
She Recovers
True or False: People can experience withdrawal from prescribed medications.
TRUE!
ALWAYS follow your doctor and psychiatrist's instructions on stopping or starting a medication, and how to taper safely off if planning on discontinuing.
What is the most commonly abused substance in America?
Alcohol, at 10% of the population.
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Name three emotional or mental coping skills.
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Name three organizations you could volunteer for in or around the Twin Cities.
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Ex.
Animal Humane Society
Dorothy Day
Catholic Charities
Minnesota Recovery Connection
What does P.A.W.S. stand for?
Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms
What percentage of people with a TBI will also acquire a substance use disorder?
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 50%
C. 50%
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
True or False: People who choose to go to treatment have a higher success rate than people who are mandated.
False: Both categories have been shown through research to have equal rates of successfully completing treatment.
What does "90 in 90" stand for?
A model of attending a support group every single day of the first 90 days of your recovery.
When does nicotine withdrawal typically peak in severity? How many hours or days in?
Est. 72 hours
"Get through 72!"
What is the primary chemical/neurotransmitter that released in the brain when you abuse drugs?
Dopamine.
What part of the brain is responsible for long-term planning and strategy?
Prefrontal cortex.
Name three high quality sober homes in the Twin Cities.
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Name three prescription medications used to help manage cravings and withdrawal.
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Methodone.
Suboxone.
Naltrexone.
Antabuse.
What does an ARHMS worker stand for?
Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services worker.
What does "CADI" in CADI waiver stand for?
Community Access for Disability Inclusion.