Education
What is addiction?
- Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is a recovery/support group.
A group for people who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol.
Name three people affected by substance abuse not including the user.
1)The user 2)Family 3)Children 4)Co-workers 5)Parents 6)Siblings 7)Friends 8)Community
What are treatment options?
•Medication
•Behavioral therapy
•Groups
•Inpatient/outpatient
•Recreational
•Occupational
•Medical
• Rehab
•Music
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are triggers
What is a relapse prevention plan?
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.
How can you take care of your mental health?
Medication, doctor, counselor, relaxation techniques etc....
What are the consequences of alcohol abuse?
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 is a treatment plan and who does it involve?
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 are goals?
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
___________ is the fastest addicting drug
What is nicotine
What is positive self talk, and give an example.
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What are the effects of opiates?
1.Addiction 2.Respiratory failure 3.Vomiting 4.Death 5.Drowsiness 6.Reduction of pain 7.Diarrhea 8.Very uncomfortable withdrawal
What is a recreational therapist?
* This health professional helps educate you on healthy, safe activities that you can become involved in. * They also help you integrate healthy activities into your daily life
Name one coping strategy for when you feel urges.
answers vary.
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
Name 3 examples support systems in recovery.
Sober friends, support group, family
What are the effects of cocaine addiction?
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 the first stage of treatment?
What is Detoxification
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward
The most commonly abused drug across the nation
What is Marijuana
How can having good social wellness benefit recovery?
Not being around people who so substances reduces the chance of relapse. Having a good support system helps in recovery.
What are the consequences of not having a sober support system.
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For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 days.
What are 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.