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-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction (substance use disorder)
Most urges usually last less than ___ to __ minutes.
What is 15 to 30 minuets
What happens when the body becomes used to a substance and needs larger and larger amounts to produce the same effects?
What is tolerance.
The process of eliminating a substance from the body.
What is detoxification (detox)
The opposite of addiction is not recovery but rather it is ________.
What is connection
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.
What is a relapse prevention plan
Identify at least 3 signs of emotional relapse.
What is Anxiety, Anger, Isolation, etc
What is an unwanted change in the body that is not related to the main purpose of a substance?
What is a Side Effect
What is name of the gummy substance formed by millions of tiny particles in cigarette smoke?
What is tar
Name three types of recovery meetings?
What is AA, NA, SMART
___________ is the fastest addicting drug/substance.
What is nicotine
Glamorizing your past use is an example of what kind of relapse?
What is Mental
What are two types of dependence?
1. Physical dependence is when someone develops a tolerance for a substance or shows withdrawal symptoms without it 2. Psychological dependence is a strong emotional desire to continue using a substance.
_____ is feeling bad about what you have done.
What is Guilt
What are the names of the two recovery centers in the area other than Focus?
CADAS, Erlanger Behavioral Health, ....
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance use/misuse and addiction
What is dopamine
What are the 3 stages of relapse?
What are the four ways in which substances enter the body?
What is by mouth, by injection, by inhalation, and by absorption
_____ is feeling bad about who you are.
What is Shame
What does H.O.W mean and how does it relate to recovery?
Honest Open and Willing Be honest and open about your life including your past usage. Be willing to acknowledge and change the attitudes and behaviors that need to be changed and may be causing issues in your life.
The most widely used illegal substance in the united states per National Survey on Drug Use and Health
What is cannabis
The signs of emotional relapse are also the symptoms of ___ -_____ withdrawal syndrome.
What is post acute
Name at least 3 factors that determine the effects a substance might have on the mind and body.
1.The way the substance enters the body 2.The dose or amount of a substance taken at one time 3.The weight, age, and health status of the person 4.The emotional state of the person 5.Whether the person is taking more than one substance at the same time.
What are the 3 C's of diagnostic criteria for a substance use disorder?
What is Control, Consequences and Cravings?
How can nutrition help prevent relapse?
What you eat can affect how well you cope with pressure. Good healthy food will help with cravings and stress management and promote positive well-being. What you eat impacts your sleep quality which impacts physical and mental health.