Forms of Substance Abuse
When someone stops using a substance to which they are addicted. This can cause mental and physical distress.
Withdrawal
THC, Marijuana, and hashish are all examples of what substance?
Cannabis
If you start the UVA Health IOP program on the first day of the week and miss no sessions, IOP is _________ number of weeks
16
What does the acronym PAWS stand for?
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
What are three different support groups? (name them)
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, SMART Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS), Women for Sobriety (WFS), Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons And Significant Others (JACS); Al-Anon, Recovery Dharma, Refuge Recovery
Using one drug to replace another
Cross Addiction
Class of drugs that slow the nervous system, which causes behavior and thoughts to slow, can cause gaps in memory as well.
Depressants
The number of homework assignments in your IOP handbook is ______
18
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What are five coping skills? (name them)
Deep breathing, art, listening to music, exercise/taking walks, cooking, talking to others/sponsor, reading, meditation, urge surfing/guided meditation, yoga, drinking tea, progressive muscle relaxation, learn a new language, explore new places, taking a class/hobby, journaling, going to a support group meeting, etc.
When someone feels the compulsive need to use a substance.
Addiction
Class of drugs that energize the nervous system by making the nerves act more quickly than normal. As these nerves speed up, they speed up a person’s actions, senses, and thoughts.
Stimulants
Addictive drugs are called _________ because they can change a person’s mood or feelings.
Psychoactive or mood-altering
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
What are three signs of an opioid overdose? (name them)
Small and constricted “pinpoint pupils”, falling asleep or loss of consciousness, slow and shallow breathing, choking or gurgling sounds, limp body; pale, blue, or cold skin.
When someone continually uses a substance, its effect on the body often decrease.
Tolerance
Morphine, codeine, heroin, oxycodone, and opium are all examples of what substance?
Opioid narcotics
______ is the use of FDA-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
What does the acronym HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
What are the three signs that someone’s substance use is becoming a problem? (name them)
Lack of control, negative consequences, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, negative physical and/or mental health issues, cravings/urges, dependency, compulsive behaviors, affecting their finances/job/school, relationships are effected, etc.
When a person uses alcohol/drugs over an extended period of time and feels they need it to function
Dependency
Class of drugs that temporarily change the way people understand and experience the world around them. These effects can be unpredictable, and the same person will have different experiences with the same drug and dosage.
Hallucinogens
________ is the medication that is designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose
Naloxone/Narcan
What does "SMART" in SMART Recovery stand for?
Self-Management and Recovery Training
What is the mind-altering ingredient in marijuana (full name)
Tetrahydrocannabinol