-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction
A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
1)The user 2)Family 3)Children 4)Co-workers 5)Parents 6)Siblings 7)Friends 8)Community
Who are those affected by substance abuse?
(bad news!)
Commonly associated with sexual abuse, physical abuse, natural disaster, and wartime experiences
During this process, the body adjusts to its drug-free state and rids itself of the remainder of the drug.
The first step needed to begin the road to recovery
The psychological process of bringing one's attention to the internal and external experiences occurring in the present moment, which can be developed through the practice of meditation and other training.
The following problems occur because of what? -Increase in violence and aggression -Addiction -Drug-induced psychosis -Increase in Respiratory problems -Increase in cardiovascular problems -Damage to teeth
What is Methamphetamine
The third stage of change
What is preparation/determination?
Critical component of an addict’s recovery plan in order to prevent relapse that includes different people to count on.
Commonly emerges later in life, usually in early adulthood, involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior.
Bone marrow damage, liver and kidney damage, blackouts, weight loss and muscle weakness,hearing loss and the loss of brain cells are consequences from abusing what type of drugs?
What are inhalants?
Medication often used to help re-establish normal brain function and decrease cravings.