Most common addiction across the nation...
As of 2020, 79.5% of Americans abuse alcohol
Substance with a high death rate in the U.S., higher than suicide
Fentanyl
Professional specializing in treating mental & emotional disorders is known as...
Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Therapist, Counselor
Ojibwe name for Tagwii's new cultural programming track which mirrors the Ojibwe migration story.
Nigig (The river otter)
H.A.L.T. Acronym
H=Hungry
A=Angry
L=Lonely
T=Tired
Ojibwe word for Tagwii's harm reduction/MAT program.
What is Zhaagojitoodaa
(Let's overcome this together)
Treatment that includes living onsite and receiving group and individual therapies.
Residential Facility
They help us manage our emotions related to difficult times to improve emotional health and help us grow as people. Behaviors, attitudes, and approaches
Healthy Coping skills
A powerful desire for something that usually passes.
Craving
Can be Internal and external. Provocation to relapse
Trigger
1st symptom experienced as a sign you're developing a substance abuse disorder...
Increased tolerance
A realization period for someone suffering from addiction. It’s a stage where they will look outside of themselves, or inside of themselves, and find a newfound perspective or purpose.
Spiritual Awakening
With continued substance abuse the brain will stop producing this brain chemical that enables pleasure..
Dopamine
A higher power
P.A.W.S. acronym
P=Post
A=Acute
W=Withdrawal
S=Syndrome
Most addictive substance
Sugar