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 programs?
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?
•Medication •Behavioral therapy •Groups •Rehab •Inpatient/outpatient •Recreational •Occupational •Medical •Voc. Rehab •Music
What are treatment options
Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in are part of what kind of plan.
What is a relapse prevention plan
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 are related to addiction to what substance
What are the consequences of alcoholism
1.Medical doctors 2.Nurses 3.Psychologists 4.Educators 5.Social Workers 6.Occupational Therapists 7.Recreational Therapists 8.Music Therapist 9.Clergy 10. YOU 11. Counselors
What is a treatment specialists
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
What are goals
___________ is the fastest addicting drug
What is nicotine
What is the name of a person who has "been there, done that" who serves as a support within NA/AA?
What is a sponsor
1.Addiction 2.Respiratory failure 3.Vomiting 4.Death 5.Drowsiness 6.Reduction of pain 7.Diarrhea 8.Very uncomfortable withdrawal are related to addiction to what substance
What are effects of pain killers/opiates
* This health professional helps educate you on the nature and characteristics of addiction, teaches relapse prevention skills, and provide counseling/therapy
What are group leaders/therapist
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
One 12 step Slogan is
Live and let live, Keep it simple, One day at a time, Let go and let God
The first stage of treatment
What is Detoxification
Repetition and reward are two ways our brain does what
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
The most commonly abused drug across the nation
What is Marijuana
Location of a 12 step support program in my area
Diffferent local church- you name
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?
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 days.
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.