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What is Substance use disorder?
the use of mood-altering drugs that interferes with or has a negative effect on a persons life.
The first time this Case Manager was ever in a plane, he or she may have jumped out...
Dani :)
What is the 8th step?
Made a list of all the persons we had harmed , and became willing to make amends to them
Who is the individual who performed Rocket Man?
Elton John
what does DSM stand for?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of Mental health Disorders )
What is addiction?
A primary, chronic, and progressive condition with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing peoples development and outcomes in life.
This case manager is currently in school to become a counselor
Kat :)
What is Step 3?
Turning our lives to a higher power
This person plays a super hero in the Avengers, typically seen as the "cocky" character.
Robert Downy Jr.
The addiction self assessment is conducted by the APA which stands for...
American Psychiatric Association
What does "Primary Condition mean"
Addiction is not a symptom of something else. Rather, its a disease or disorder that arises spontaneously, meaning it's not caused by another pre-existing condition, injury, or event
This case manager has a D&D podcast!
Stephen :)
Where did the 12 steps originate?
Alcoholics Anonymous
This artist made their debut in the Detroit doing rap battles, and talks openly about their recovery.
Eminem
Define Tolerance
The process in which the same amount of a substance no longer causes the same or desired reactions.
Name 3 psychological disorders
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, CPTSD, BPD, mania, schizophrenia
This case manager has a jar of pickles in their office
Bella :)
What is the time line to complete the 12 steps?
There is none :) take your time working them
"John Cougar, John Dear, John 3:16"
Keith Urban
Define withdrawal symptoms
Feelings, experiences, and physical reactions that occur when people cut down or stop using their DOC
What is Drug preoccupation?
the thoughts, emotions, and drive to obtain substances is so great that it becomes dependent for the person to continue to use.
Who is the Clinical Director of Parker Valley Hope
Meredith :)
What is step 12?
Having had a spiritual experience/awakening with the steps and thus going out and carrying the message to others and practicing the step work in all affairs in our lives.
The blue eyed heartthrob of the 90s, this actor has been candid about their recovery, especially after their divorce from the famous actress who plays in the movie "Maleficent".
Brad Pitt
True or False: Addiction is not a progressive disorder.
FALSE: Addiction is a progressive disorder.
if unaddressed, it will get worse. It's chronic—there is no cure, but it can be successfully managed. It's potentially fatal.