Who are those affected by substance abuse?
1)The user 2)Family 3)Children 4)Co-workers 5)Parents 6)Siblings 7)Friends 8)Community
This medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction works by blocking the effects of opioids and reducing cravings.
What is buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone)
People, Places, Things, emotions, sensations that remind the brain of the "feel good" chemicals it gets when a person uses drugs or alcohol is known as what?
What are triggers
What are the chemical effects of drinking alcohol?
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
This type of therapy involves working with the individual to identify and change maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
This neurotransmitter is often associated with the pleasure and reward center of the brain and can be released in large amounts by drugs of abuse.
What is Dopamine
A drug that is highly addictive and is smoked or injected. It is commonly referred as dope.
Heroin
This approach to addiction treatment emphasizes harm reduction and meeting the individual where they are in their recovery journey.
What is harm reduction
This approach to coping with stress involves reframing negative thoughts and emotions to promote a more positive outlook.
What is cognitive reframing
What are the top five most addictive substances?
1. heroine 2.cocaine 3.alcohol 4. barbiturates (downers; usually prescription drugs) 5. nicotine
Live and let live, Keep it simple, One day at a time, Let go and let God are examples of what?
What are 12 step slogans
This highly addictive stimulant drug is often used to increase alertness and concentration but can cause paranoia and hallucinations with chronic use.
What is methamphetamine
The first stage of treatment
What is Detoxification
This relaxation technique involves focusing on the breath and allowing thoughts to come and go without judgment.
What is mindfulness
What is the most commonly abused substance
Alcohol
Three indispensable spiritual principles in the 12 step fellowship are? (hint, think of H.O.W.)
What are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness.
What happens when the body becomes used to a drug and needs larger and larger amounts to produce the same effects?
Tolerance
This relaxation technique involves tensing and relaxing different muscle groups in the body to promote relaxation. (DBT technique)
What is progressive muscle relaxation