Stuff Greg Says
"OARS isn't a 2 week program, for this to work it takes....."
Time
A prescription medicine that will block the effects of opioids and can reverse an opioid overdose
Narcan (Naloxone)
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occurred earlier in life all of which is referred to as: _____
Trauma/PTSD
This well-known spokesperson for such products as OxiClean and Orange Glo passed away in 2009 due to a cocaine-induced heart attack.
Billy Mays
If you try to use around the tox screens who are you lying to?
Yourself
How long do you have until Narcan starts to wear off?
30-90 Minutes
What are three components of CBT?
Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Long term substance abuse causes difficulties in which areas of function and living?
- handling stress
- impulse control
- learning and memory
- emotional management
This actor/comedian who lived in the bay area struggled with addiction and substance abuse. He committed suicide in 2014.
Robin Williams
Do this step thoroughly and honestly or chances are you'll have to do it again
4
The law that protects victims and those who call 911 from being charged, prosecuted, or convicted for possession/use of a controlled substance
The Good Samaritan Law
In what stage does exploring member's expectations occur in?
Initial Stage
Long term Substance use causes an excess of this brain chemical, which is related to motivation, pleasure, and reward. The brain stops producing this chemical naturally when a person is in sobriety
Dopamine
This author, who wrote books such as Carrie and The Green Mile, struggled with alcohol and prescription drug addiction for years.
Stephen King
"You're taking the focus off of yourself again, you're.....
Deflecting
Name something that will put someone at increased risk for overdose
-Using after sustained clean time
-Combining with other substances
-Using alone
-Poor physical health
-Mixing stimulants with opioids
What does ANTS stand for?
Automatic Negative Thoughts
Stimulants such as cocaine, speed and methamphetamine, when taken for long periods can induce a mental state of hallucinations and extreme paranoid delusions called
Substance use-induced psychosis
This actress, who is most well known for playing Princess Leia, has spoken out about having bipolar disorder and is in recovery from cocaine and prescription drug abuse.
Carrie Fisher
Isolation is spending time with someone....
Who is trying to kill you
If the person overdosing does not respond to Narcan, how long should you wait before administering Narcan again?
3-5 minutes
What element of CBT replace negative cognitions with more adaptive ones?
Cognitive Restructuring
This trait helps us learn new skills and retrain our brain. As the brain can change in a negative way as observed in drug addiction, the brain can also change in a positive way when we adopt skills learned in therapy and form new, healthier habit
Neuroplasticity
Name the celebrity who has been in recovery since the 1980's, who is Eminem's AA sponsor and supported him in getting into treatment.
Elton John