Education
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction
Who are those affected by addictive behaviors?
1)The user 2)Family 3)Children 4)Co-workers 5)Parents 6)Siblings 7)Friends 8)Community
(Name 5)
What are treatment options?
•Medication •Behavioral therapy •Groups •Rehab •Inpatient/outpatient •Recreational •Occupational •Medical •Voc. Rehab •Music
What are triggers?
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What is the Serenity Prayer?
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
What are the consequences of addiction?
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 (Your addiction)
What is a treatment team
1.Medical doctors 2.Nurses 3.Psychologists 4.Educators 5.Social Workers 6.Occupational Therapists 7.Recreational Therapists 8.Music Therapist 9.Clergy 10. YOU 11. Counselors 12. Dietician
What are goals?
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
___________ is the fastest addicting drug?
What is nicotine
What are effects of pain killers/opiates?
1.Addiction 2.Respiratory failure 3.Vomiting 4.Death 5.Drowsiness 6.Reduction of pain 7.Diarrhea 8.Very uncomfortable withdrawal
* This health professional helps educate you on healthy, safe activities that you can become involved in. * They also help you integrate healthy activities into your daily life
What are recreational therapists
What is H.A.L.T.?
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?
What is Dopamine?
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What are 12 step slogans?
Live and let live, Keep it simple, One day at a time, Let go and let God are examples of what?
What are the effects of eating disorders?
The following problems occur because of what? -fatigue and fainting, slow hear rate, low BPD, heart failure, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, sleep problems.
What is Detoxification?
The first stage of treatment
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward
The most commonly abused drug across the nation?
What is Alcohol
What are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness
Three indispensable spiritual principles in the 12 step fellowship are? (hint, think of H.O.W.)
Lack of treatment
death, relapse, overdose, unrepaired relationships, isolation, lower quality of life, whatever you can think of
For the best chance of staying healthy, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 days.
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.