Lasting Impressions
MOA (mechanisms of action)
But it is legal man
I should have paid attention in group
Don't want to pass this way again
100

These are your supports that you reach out to when you are struggling

sober support network

100
This substance directly affects the brain, specifically the parts of the brain responsibe for memory, learning and reaction time
What is cannabis?
100
This substance has been shown to be significantly linked with mental illness, especially schizophrenia and psychosis, but also depression and anxiety
What is cannabis?
100
Replacement, masking and numbing are all expressions of this phenomenon
What is cross addiction?
100
Understanding and recognizing these will affect your relapse potential
What is/are triggers?
200

What do you need to change in your life to maintain sobriety?

People, places and things

200
This substance cause the brain to reduce the amount of the neurotransmitter GABA and release a large amount of dopamine all at once, eventually shutting down dopamine producing cells
What is/are opiates?
200
This substance is more harmful than any other drug and can potentially harm every organ and system in the body
What is alcohol?
200
We are establishing these when we teach people how to treat us
What is/are boundaries?
200
The acronym H.A.L.T. stands for this
What is hungry, angry, lonely and tired?
300
Your body adjusts to the drug, requiring larger amounts to get the same feeling
What is tolerance?
300
This substance significantly changes the brain as it causes severe structural and functional changes in the parts of the brain associated with emotion and memory. Only long-term abstinence will repair neural path ways
What is methamphetamine?
300
Continued use of this drug does cause mild physical dependence, withdrawal symptoms include; anxiety, irritability, depressed mood and difficulty concentrating
What is caffeine?
300
Scapegoat, Mascot, Hero, Caretaker, Placator and Lost Child make up what are referred as
What is/are family roles?
300
The fact is relapse is actually this, but most of those new to recovery mistakenly think of relapse as an event
What is process?
400
The mental and physical problems affecting someone who is addicted and stops using the drug
What is withdrawal?
400
The substance enhances the neurotransmitter GABA and slows nerve impulses throughout the body
What is/are benzodiazepines?
400
The most common dose of this substance is only 10 milligrams, yet it is one of the most highly addictive drugs known to man
What is nicotine?
400
Pre-contemplation, preparation and action are just some of what are referred to as
What is/are the Stages of Change?
400
These are known as the three stages of a relapse
What is/are emotional, mental and physical?
500
No visible signs of life, often exacerbated by drug use
What is death?
500
This substance effects balance between both of the neurotransmitters, dopamine and serotonin
What is alcohol
500
This substance causes more death than all other drug deaths combined, causing over 1300 Americans to die each day
What is tobacco?
500
They can be either healthy or unhealthy, but they are what we use to deal with difficult situations
What is/are coping skills
500

What does PAWS stand for?

Post acute withdrawal symptoms

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