Facts
T/F? In states where marijuana has been legalized, Marijuana-related ER visits increased?
True, by 54%.
T/F? According to The National Survey on Drug Use, more than 21 million people are affected by SUD and go to work every day.
True.
T/F? Those who start drinking before the age of 15 are more likely to develop problems with alcohol abuse than those who start drinking after the age of 21.
True.
What is the importance of quality employment in addiction recovery?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), people who maintain employment while in recovery have a better overall quality of life, including a lower relapse rate.
T/F? Individuals incarcerated with Opioid Use Disorder are at higher risk of overdose following release from prison.
True.
Historically, what was heroin medicinally used for?
Pain, Coughing, and Diarrhea.
What percentage of people who try drugs before the age of 13 will develop an addiction within 7 years?
A. 50% B. 70% C. 80%
B. 70%
T/F? Due to the rise in the opioid epidemic, addiction, substance abuse, and substance use are the least preventable and least cost-effective health problems in the US today.
False: Addiction, substance use, and substance abuse are the largest preventable and most costly health problems in the US.
Explain why employees who recover from SUD save a company more than $8,500 on average.
In addition to being the most reliable and dedicated employees, employees in recovery have equal or lower healthcare costs, absenteeism, and turnover rates compared to employees who never report an SUD.
According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, research shows an estimated ____ of the United States prison population has an active SUD.
A. 35% B. 80% C. 65% D. 60%
C. 65%
Name 3 key underlining factors that create a risk for developing Substance Use Disorder.
Genetic Predisposition, Family History, Early Usage, Repeated Use of Substances, Early exposure to Trauma, Mental Health Disorders, Lack of Social Support, Culture
What percentage of individuals incarcerated in the U.S. are actively affected by Substance Use Disorder (SUD)?
A. 50% B. 85% C. 65%
B. 85%
What is the number for the Substance Abuse and Addiction national hotline?
1-844-289-0879
What are the benefits of a recovery-friendly workplace?
The benefits of a recovery-friendly workplace include an expanded labor force, increased worker well-being, decreased turnover, improved productivity, and reduced healthcare costs.
Missouri's first treatment court was established in 1993 in what county?
A. Jackson County B. Buchanan County C. Livingston County
A. Jackson County
How does access to hospitals correlate to drug overdose deaths?
Limited access to hospitals increases the possibility of death by overdose.
In 2023, approximately how many Americans died from synthetic opioid (fentanyl) drug overdose?
A. 64,000 B. 72,000 C. 75,000
C. 75,000
Addiction, substance use, and substance abuse are responsible for more than ____ of deaths in the US.
A. 20% B. 30% C. 25%
A. 20%
Name 3 ways an employer can create a supportive work environment for individuals in recovery.
1. Offer second-chance employment opportunities
2. Provide training for all supervisors and employees
3. Develop and share clear supportive workplace policies
A study in Crime & Delinquency finds that if 10% of individuals are sentenced to drug treatment vs. incarceration, it saves the judicial system almost ____.
A. $4.5 Billion B. $7 Billion C. $9 Billion D. $5 Billion
D. $5 Billion
Which two of MO's neighboring states rank #2 and #4 on the list of top 10 US States with Drug Overdose?
#2 Tennessee
#4 Kentucky
What is the state with the highest rate of drug overdose deaths?
West Virginia
Discuss how not having national standards that stipulate who may provide addiction treatment in the US influences those who need treatment and intervention.
The ability for standards to vary state by state can lead to inconsistent treatment for those in crisis and deter them from finding assistance. Furthermore, issues arise when medical professionals who should be providing treatment are not sufficiently trained or have not obtained the skills and credentials necessary to provide services.
Workers in recovery from SUD average ____ less of unscheduled leave per year than other workers.
A. 15% B. 20 C. 5% D. 10%
D. 10%
Effective treatment of substance use disorders for incarcerated people requires a comprehensive approach. Name four of the widely used strategies.
1. Behavioral therapies (i.e. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy)
2. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
3. Post-Release wraparound services
4. Overdose education