a brain disorder that involves functional changes to brain circuits involved in reward, stress, and self-control.
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?
Who is affected by addiction?
What is Addiction can affect ANYONE
a tool therapists use to help patients interpret, express, and resolve their emotions and thoughts
What is art therapy
Information or a document to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in.
What is a relapse prevention plan
causes 9,000 deaths per year associated with increased risk for hypertension, heart attack and stroke.
What are the consequences of alcohol
A therapeutic session with multiple participants that has the goal of teaching new skills or processing current stressors.
What is a group
term used to describe the physical and mental symptoms that a person has when they suddenly stop or cut back the use of an addictive substance
What is withdrawal
They help clients identify and address issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, and substance abuse.
What are clinical therapists
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
You will find one in a meeting to work through the steps with
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?