Education
-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?
Distorting reality by using lies, power, secrets or guilt to exploit others. Leads to distrust and potential loss of support from others.
Who are those affected by substance abuse?
A group of symptoms that occur after acute withdrawal has passed that effect long term sobriety
What is PAWS. Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are triggers
This is a form of therapy that assists people in changing behaviors.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
What is the Serenity Prayer
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
What are the consequences of alcoholism
Difficulty with clearly thinking, managing emotions and feelings, memory, Sleep, physical coordination, and stress management.
What are the symptoms of Paw.
These happens even if you are in treatment and is brought on by memories of things associated with substance use.
What are Urges, Cravings
___________ is the fastest addicting drug
What is nicotine
Which step asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your past?
What is step four
This disrupts the body' calm equilibrium and very often causes it to remain in a constant state of anxiety and fear.
What is Trauma.
I week-2 weeks, for other substance use Symptoms will appear later and up to 24 months.
When is the onset for alcoholics to first experience relapse symptoms.
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?
What is H.A.L.T.
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
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
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
Physical, emotional,spiritual , Intellectual, Environmental, Financial, Career, Social
What are the 8 components of balanced living (to be addressed in a comprehensive exit plan.
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward
A series of thoughts, behaviors , and emotions that can eventually lead to use/ relapse if left undetected or unaddressed.
What is relapse drift.
Three indispensable spiritual principles in the 12 step fellowship are? (hint, think of H.O.W.)
What are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness.
Justifying use while mimimizing negative
What is Rationalization
Return of Denial and Avoidance and Defensive behaviors.
What are the first two warning signs of Relapse.
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
(this is a question with many answers. Must answer in form of question still). What is (are) a sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies etc. Time management