AA
How many Steps are there in AA?
12 !
(DUHHHHH)
What are "MUTUAL HELP ORGANIZATIONS" ?
a. groups that are all 12 step
b. groups that aim to help a person recover
c. a & b
d. none of the above
B. ! groups that aim to help a person recover
Another word for RECUPERATE is....
RECOVERY!!!
Should or if you decide to leave early, how long do you have to wait before you return to Gaudenzia treatment?
30 days
what does ECT stand for?
Electroshock therapy. If a person has a co-occurring mood disorder with their substance abuse disorder, this type of therapy may help!
What does Alcoholics Anonymous say is its "spiritual foundation" ?
ANONYMITY
Generally, how many TYPES of self help groups are there?
a. 2 b. 7 c. 6 d. 3
3 TYPES OF MUTUAL-HELP ORGANIZATIONS:
the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
OR
the action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt.
a. repayment
b. repossession
c. redemption
d. restore
What are the MAIN services provided at this location?
a. Detox, 28 day program, Men's Long Term, Women's Long Term
B. Detox, MLT, WLT
C. 28 day, MLT, WLT, outpatient
A!
What method of treatment is USUALLY best to treat substance abuse and/or psychological disorders in the general population?
a. psychotherapy
b. medication
c. psychotherapy and medication
C. !
What would an instance be where they wouldn't work so well?
What group is known as a "sister group" to AA?
Al- Anon.
Bonus: Why?
Name 3 ways that mutual self help organizations can benefit someone in recovery
1.
2.
3.
make minor changes in (a text) in order to make it fairer, more accurate, or more up-to-date.
OR
make better; improve.
AMEND! as in.... you make amends.
Who is the Clinical Director for our region?
Dr. B!
What "substance" is starting to gain more and more attention as a form of therapy for those suffering with pain, traumas, anxiety, or other related disorders?
a. ketamine or mushrooms
b. PCP
c. cocaine
A! Ketamine is a medication primarily used for induction and maintenance of anesthesia. It induces dissociative anesthesia, a trance-like state providing pain relief, sedation, and amnesia. *RECOMMENDED TO BE MEDICALLY MONITORED***
What's the 5th step?
Admitting to God (or your higher power), to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.”
What type of MUTUAL SELF HELP organization is
CELBRATE RECOVERY?
a Christian-based recovery support organization with 17,000 groups worldwide that caters to individuals not only with substance use, but other behavioral problems as well. Unlike other recovery-related mutual-help organizations, in which meeting attendees typically remain together for the duration of any given meeting, Celebrate Recovery breaks into smaller gender-specific groups targeting a variety of issues. While it is relatively easy to start an AA or NA meeting, individual Celebrate Recovery meetings are closely monitored by the national organization.
To suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.
OR
To remain in existence; last.
ENDURE.
You CAN endure
Besides Park Heights, name the other 3 locations CLOSEST to us.
Woodland, Owings Mills, & Crownsville
Describe what you think a treatment plan for substance abuse disorders is.
( open interpretation)
*found this online*
"A substance abuse treatment plan is an individualized, written document that details a client's goals and objectives, the steps need to achieve those, and a timeline for treatment. These plans are mutually agreed upon with the client and the clinician. "
According to the physician who wrote the "Doctor's Opinion" in the Big Book, "the phenomenon of ____________ is limited to chronic alcoholics, and never occurs in the average temperate drinker."
a. Satisfaction b. craving c. happiness d. rejection
B. craving!
What does the "SMART" in SMART RECOVERY stand for?
SMART Recovery (Self-Management And Recovery Training) is not a 12-step group, like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
“Discover the Power of Choice!“™
SMART Recovery’s 4-Point Program® helps people recover from all types of addictive behaviors, including: alcoholism, drug abuse, substance abuse, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction, and addiction to other substances and activities.
This word you know VERY well.
"RECIDIVATE" is its synonym.
RELAPSE !
In how many states does Gaudenzia have locations?
5!
D.C., Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Delaware!
What method is the "best" way to "treat" substance abuse disorders?
a. a combination of all below
b. self help groups
c. medication and talk therapy
d. prevention
D. Prevention!
Why?