Recovery Dialect
Person with a substance use disorder.
OR
Person with an (enter specific substance here) use disorder.
How does SAMSHA define recovery?
"A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential."
What does M.O.U.D. stand for?
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.
What is the fancy, or brand name for Narcan?
Nalaxone.
How can Nalaxone be administered?
-Via nosespray
-Via IM injection
What acronym is replacing M.A.T.?
M.A.R.
(Medication Assisted Recovery).
OR
M.S.R.
(Medication Supported Recovery).
How does the dictionary define recovery?
"The action or process of regaining posession of control of something stolen or lost."
What does O.T.P. stand for?
Opioid Treatment Program.
Tell me about Methadone...
-It is a full agonist, preventing withdrawal, curbing cravings, blocking or blunting effects of other opioids.
-Must be obtained at an OTP.
-Most effective medication for OUD.
Per SAMHSA, MAT treatment has been shown to do what?
-Improve survival
-Increase engagement in treatment
-Increase ability to gain and maintain employment
-Improve birth outcomes for women with an SUD
In what setting is it OK to call someone an Alcoholic?
In mutual aid meetings.
What is the ASAM definition of addiction?
"Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual's life experiences. People with addiction use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences."
What is an antagonist?
Substances within the body that block the activity of a receptor after binding to it.
Tell me about Suboxone....
-A.K.A. Buprenorphine (Bup) and Nalaxone.
-Partial Agonist: Binds to receptors but does not fully acitvate them.
-Contains Nalaxone
-Can obtain in an OBOT setting.
-Nalaxone kinda kicks it unless the medication is being abused(i.e. being injected).
What are some side effects of Methadone?
Restlessness
Nausea
Vomitting
Ichy Skine
Sweating
Constipation
If the term Relapse is out, what term is now in?
Recurrence of use/return to use.
What is Gabor Mate's definition of addiction?
"Any repeated behavior, substance-related or not, in which a person feels compelled to persist, regardless of its negative impact on his or her life and the lives of others."
What does O.A.T. stand for?
Opioid Agonist Treatment.
Tell me about Vivitrol....
-Also known as Naltrexone.
-A full opioid Antagonist.
-Longer acting version than Nalaxone.
-Can also be used for treating alcohol dependence.
-Administered in the form of an injection.
What are some side effects of Buprenorphine?
Constipation
Nausea
Dizziness
Fever
Trouble sleeping
Tremors
Aches and Cramps
Palpitations
Instead of clean or dirty UDS results, how should result be documented/discussed?
Favorable/Unfavorable.
In our program, what do we expect recovery to look like?
It all depends on the INDIVIDUAL.
What is an agonist?
A substance within the body that produces a response when they bind to a "switch on" receptor.
What is a ceiling dose?
After a certain point/dosage taking more of the medication will not do anything.
Methadone.