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-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction
A group for men and women who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol. Ex. NA, AA, CA….etc
What are 12 Step Fellowships?
1)The user 2)Family 3)Children 4)Co-workers 5)Parents 6)Siblings 7)Friends 8)Community
Those affected by substance abuse?
•Medication •Behavioral therapy •Groups •Rehab •Inpatient/outpatient •Recreational •Occupational •Medical •Voc. Rehab •Music
What are treatment options
People, places and things are often referred to as ____________ in recovery.
What are triggers
This drug is a "downer" and may look like and feel like an opiate high, but it is not an opiate and is resistant to Narcan.
What is Tranq (Xylazine)
The following states "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
What is the Serenity Prayer
What is MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment)
Thinking about the potential consequences of any action is often referred to as ___________________ in recovery.
What is "Playing the tape" or consequential thinking.
1.Addiction 2.Respiratory failure 3.Vomiting 4.Death 5.Drowsiness 6.Reduction of pain 7.Constipation 8.Very uncomfortable withdrawal
What are effects of pain killers/opiates
This type of treatment focuses on triggers and how thoughts and feelings impact our behaviors.
What is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. In recovery this is often referred to as ____________.
What is H.A.L.T.
The following problems occur because of what? -Increase in violence and aggression -Addiction -Drug-induced psychosis -Increase in Respiratory problems -Increase in cardiovascular problems -Risk for HIV, HEP C and TB -Damage to physical appearance
What is Methamphetamine/cocaine addiction
The first stage of treatment
What is Detoxification
This style of breathing reduces anxiety and stress by inhaling for four seconds, holding your breath at the top for four seconds, and exhaling for four seconds.
What is squared breathing or boxed breathing
A common experience when one stops using substances that leaves them feeling a lack of interest in activities or reduced ability to find joy or pleasure.
What is Anhedonia
This person helps you work through the twelve steps over a period of time.
What is a Sponsor.
Bone marrow damage, liver and kidney damage, blackouts, limb spasms,hearing loss and the loss of brain cells are consequences from abusing what type of drugs?
What are inhalants?
This type of treatment is for those who are not likely to improve with outpatient or intensive outpatient treatment and may require a higher level of care.
What is inpatient or residential treatment.