Disease Model of Addiction
ALCOHOL FACTS
DRUG FACTS
Recovery
Coping & Mindfulness in Recovery
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BLANK->DEFECT->SYMPTOMS

ORGAN

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Alcohol is processed in what organ?

The liver

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This is the most common long-term effect of psychedelic use is, which can occur days, weeks, months and even years later after using. It can be triggered by the use of other drugs or by stress, fatigue or physical exercise. They are usually visual and last for a minute or two.

flashbacks

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SMART Goals are: Specific, BLANK, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

Measurable

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Practicing THIS is the act of showing appreciation for the good things in your life, both big and small

Gratitude

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What is one word to describe the purpose of the midbrain?

Survival

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Heavy drinking can cause a deficiency of this vitamin, which can lead to changes in the brain, like dementia.

vitamin B1

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This class of drug means they slow down the messages travelling between the brain and the body. They  include alcohol, cannabis, benzodiazepines and heroin.

depressant drugs

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What is Step One in AA?

We admitted we were powerless to our use—that our lives had become unmanageable.

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When we practice mindfulness, we learn how to make WHAT without getting wrapped up in thoughts or feelings. When applied to decision making, this skill can help us weigh options more rationally.

Observations

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Drugs cause WHAT to surge in the midbrain reward system?

DOPAMINE

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About what percent of alcohol-related deaths in 2023 were from chronic conditions, which develop from drinking alcohol over time?

About 67%  (117,000 deaths)

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This is a term for the use of more than one drug or type of drug at the same time.

Polydrug use

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This is a recovery program that allows people to build sober connections through recreational activities based on location.

Phoenix Group

300

THIS is the phone number you call, in the US, if you are having a mental health crisis.

9-8-8

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The BLANK set point resets due to high stress levels?

Hedonic

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The “alcohol” in alcoholic beverages such as wine, beer, and spirits is actually BLANK.  It’s the only type of alcohol that you can drink without causing serious damage to your body.

ethanol, or ethyl alcohol.

400

Opioids bind to opioid receptors which depresses this system, made up of the brain and spinal column.

central nervous system

400

What are the 4 C's of addiction?

Craving, Loss of Control over the amount or frequency of use, Compulsion to use, Continued use despite consequences.

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What does HALT stand for?

Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

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This is the one word term for Pleasure Deafness.

Anhedonia

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For women, BLANK or more  drinks in two hours is considered binge drinking. For men, it’s BLANK or more drinks in two hours.

4, 5

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Since this category of drugs  can rapidly increase heart rate and body temperature, an overdose can result in seizures, hyperthermia, stroke, heart attack, or death.

stimulants

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What are the stages of change?

Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, (Relapse)

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THESE represent positive personality traits that are observable actions reflecting a person's values

Character strengths/virtues

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