Recovery 1
Triggers can lead to ...
Cravings
What is a return to behaviors that was previously stopped?
Relapse
Three relapse warning signs are?
-Isolation
-Neglecting self-care
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Name two physical signs of meth use.
Extreme weight loss, skin sores, or tooth decay.
How can you manage and express your anger in healthy ways?
-talking it out
-cooling off
-waiting before responding
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What is the main neurotransmitter affected by meth use?
Dopamine.
What is one long-term effect of methamphetamine use on the brain?
Memory loss, cognitive decline, emotional regulation issues, or difficulty feeling pleasure.
Name a health condition that medical marijuana is often prescribed for.
Chronic pain, epilepsy, nausea, or multiple sclerosis.
What can you do to manage cravings?
-Distract yourself
-write it down to track pattern
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You should refer to and update your _________________________ often to reflect and recognize triggers.
Relapse Prevention Plan
What is the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana?
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol).
What are three of the stages of change?
-Ambivalence / Pre-contemplation
-Contemplation
-Preparation
-Action
-Maintenance
-Relapse
True or False: Alcohol is classified as a stimulant.
False
What is considered a Red Flag?
-Boredom
-Isolation
-Hanging out with old people, places, and things
What is one psychological effect of methamphetamine withdrawal?
Depression, anxiety, or intense cravings.
The mostly commonly used and abused drug after alcohol is ______________________________.
Marijuana
What are two examples of negative coping skills?
-Self-harm
-Using drugs
-abusing alcohol
-isolation
-fighting
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What drug can affect your body including heart disease, brain damage, digestive issues, liver disease, cancer, and breathing problems?
Alcohol
Name two factors that influence how quickly alcohol affects a person.
Body weight, age, gender, food in the stomach, or alcohol tolerance.
What is the most common treatment for opioid use disorder?
MAT- Medically assisted treatment
What is the main addictive component in alcoholic beverages?
Ethanol
True or False: Binge drinking is defined as 5 or more drinks for men, and 4 or more for women within two hours.
True.
What kind of hallucinations are common with meth use?
Tactile hallucinations, such as feeling bugs crawling on the skin.
What term describes the physical and psychological symptoms experienced after stopping heavy drinking?
Alcohol withdrawal.
What medication is used to reverse an opioid overdose?
Narcan