Definitions
You continued to use even though there have been_____ or ______ ______
adverse or negative consequences
Constant _____ and ______ for a drug are the very first sign that addiction is taking hold
triggers and cravings
Early use/Age.
An important step toward recovery is accepting that change must occur.
The correct answer is True .
If a person doesn’t start change, it’s highly unlikely recovery will occur.
Name the 3 C's
Loss of control
Cravings
Compulsive use
What is it when you drink or use drugs more than you would like?
Loss of Control
Addiction can cause a lack of control over____, _____, ______ or behaviors
thoughts, feelings, ideas, or behaviors
Genetics.
People often develop addiction in a day or two.
False.
How quickly a person can become addicted to a drug depends on frequency, amount, route, type and risk factors, but it usually takes longer than a few days.
Withdrawal symptoms include;
Agitation, anxiety, panic
Insomnia, depression, paranoid thinking
Fatigue, muscle pain, feeling shaky
Headaches, dizziness, seizures
Nausea, vomiting, chills, cramps
Shakes, sweats, tremors
Psychotic reactions
__________ is physical or emotional ______ when you try to _______using drugs
Withdrawal is physical or emotional symptoms when you try to stopped using.
Addictions are caused by_______ changes in the brain
Addictions are caused by chemical changes in the brain
Many people turn to alcohol and drugs as a way of unwinding or forgetting about a traumatic event
Addiction is usually progressive and continues to better over time
False: Addiction gets worst and ranges from "pre-addiction" to the advanced stages of dependence.
Denial Pattern #3: Minimizing:
"My problems aren’t that bad!" Yes, I had a small problem with my drinking and drugging. But it only happened that once. It will never happen again. Besides, the problem just wasn’t as bad as people think it is.
What is Tolerance
using more alcohol or drugs over time?
People only stop using drugs and alcohol when they have suffered enough ______ or _____
pain or negative consequences
People with depression or anxiety disorders in particular are more likely to abuse alcohol and drugs.
True: People addicted to drugs, including alcohol, suffer from a craving for the drug and usually can’t quit by themselves.
Denial Pattern #1. Absolute Denial is
"No, not me! I don’t have a problem!” I don't have a problem with alcohol or drugs. No! Not me! Absolutely not! I don't drink too much! I don’t use drugs; I’m not addicted!
An addiction is an ______ relationship with ______or _____in which you use _____ than you would like to use, and you ______ to use despite negative consequences.
unhealthy relationship
drugs or alcohol
more than you would like to use
continue to use despite negative consequences.
Addictive substances feel ______ inside an addict’s brain than they do to a______
different
non-addict's brain
Environment/The people you associate with.
Signs of addiction include increased tolerance to a substance and withdrawal symptoms when a person stops or reduces the use of the substance.
T or F
True: Other signs include the inability to limit the amount of substance used; ongoing desire for the substance; unsuccessful attempts to stop; spending a lot of time obtaining, using, or recovering from the substance; and using despite ongoing personal problems
You are on a deserted island and you have your addiction survival kit (NO AOD’S allowed). Tell us what you have inside:
name some copings skills