Education
- An uncontrollable craving for a drug.
- Feeling lost and out of control.
- Chronic Biological brain disease.
- Psychological and physical dependence.
All of these are the cause of what?
What is addiction
Groups designed for people who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol.
What are support groups/12 step programs. (Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, etc.)
True or False: You are the ONLY person who is affected by your substance abuse.
False.
Spouses, children, parents, friends, family, co-workers, community, etc. are all affected by your drug use.
- Medication
- Behavioral Therapy
- Support Groups/Rehab
- Recreational and Occupational Therapy
Are all options for what
What is treatment options for substance abuse?
What are Triggers for engaging in substance abuse
Information or an emergency kit designed to help an individual from using substances again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, and recreational activities to participate in.
What is a Relapse Prevention Plan
Techniques/Strategies used when a stressful or difficult situation arises. These techniques may be used to help prevent an anxiety attack, anger outbursts, and relapse.
What is Coping Strategies
Sweating, Nausea, Headache, Anxiety, Hallucinations, Cravings, etc. are all examples of what?
What is side effects of withdrawal from drugs/alcohol.
An outcome or desire you try to achieve in a desired amount of time no matter the costs.
What is a Goal.
What is the fastest addicting drug?
What is nicotine
The type of therapy that is commonly used in Addiction and Mental Health Services
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
The number one reason people with addiction problems relapse.
What is a Recreational Therapist?
A wide spectrum of techniques and psychotherapies aimed at controlling a person's level of stress, especially chronic stress, usually for the purpose of improving everyday functioning.
What is Stress Management?
______ is the pleasure chemical in our brain that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is dopamine
A practice designed to bring one's attention to the present-moment. Techniques used in this practice include daily gratitude, guided imagery, and breathing methods.
What is Mindfulness?
Cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, digestive problems, cirrhosis, and memory damage are all caused by abusing what?
What is Alcohol
The first stage of treatment
What is Detox
Our brain learns by _______ and _______.
What is Repetition and Reward.
The top two most abused drugs in America today
What is alcohol and marijuana.
An education program that seeks to prevent use of controlled drugs, memberships in gangs, and violent behavior.
What is D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)?
Liver Disease, Pulmonary Infections, Kidney Disease, HIV, Hepatitis, Deterioration of white matter in the brain, and Infertility Problems are all long term consequences of abusing what drug?
What is Heroin?
For the BEST chance of completing sobriety goals, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment for their addiction (HINT: its not in Detox unit. Think Rehab/Recovery).
What is 90 days
5 Skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
This is a question with many answers. Examples of possible answers include: A sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies etc.