Disease Concept
This is the term to describe how the brain needs more of a chemical to feel the same effects as before
Tolerace
This is the condition of suffering from a mental illness and a substance abuse problem.
Co-occurring disorder
What can you contract when using unsanitary supplies?
Hep C, HIV/AIDS, endocarditis
This form of psychotherapy helps a person learn how to recognize negative patterns of thought and replace them with healthier ways of thinking
CBT
4 C's of addiction
Craving, Compulsion, Control, and Consequences
When you use alcohol or drugs in this way to manage symptoms of a mental health issue, it's known as this
Self-medicating
Name 3 possible signs of an opioid overdose.
Unresponsive, cold/clammy skin, blue lips, gurgling/snoring, vomiting, slow breathing, slow heart rate, small pupils, limp
Type of psychotherapy that involves teaching people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships with others
DBT
Exercise, eating healthy foods, appropriate sleep patterns, spend time ding enjoyable activities
A mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression)
Bi-polar
What are 2 resources for harm reduction? (1 local and 1 accessible online)
Harrisburg Harm Reduction and Never Use Alone hotline
Name 5 coping skills to cope with mental health symptoms
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Which 3 neurotransmitters are most commonly effected in addiction?
Dopamine (reward/pleasure)
GABA (low levels in the prefrontal cortex are found to be associated with disinhibition, poor impulse control, and decreased executive function)
Seratonin (mood stability)
A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
Depression
What is the recovery position?
Lay person on side, rest head on arm, open the airway
A structured therapy that encourages the patient to briefly focus on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories
EMDR
What part of the brain is most impacted by substance abuse?
Basal Ganglia (motor function, behaviors, emotions)
Surges of this chemical in the reward circuit cause the reinforcement of pleasurable but unhealthy activities, leading people to repeat the behavior again and again
Dopamine
Nam 5 means of harm reduction for someone in active use?
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OPINION: Name 3 ways society could improve access to MH care
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