Education
Mood swings, anxiety, irritability, tiredness, disturbed sleep, restlessness, and pain are symptoms of
Lowered inhibitions, decreased control over motor skills, inability to concentrate and focus, addiction, heart attack; stroke, cirrhosis of the liver, black outs, wet brain and kidney disease
Medication, groups, rehab, inpatient, outpatient, therapy
– People, places, things, events
What are triggers
_______ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
Addiction, respiratory failure, vomiting, drowsiness, reduction of pain, diarrhea and death
Usual first stage of treatment for opiates, benzos, and alcohol
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time
What are goals
Uncontrollable craving for the drug, loss of control, using despite negative consequences
increase in violence/aggression, psychosis, increased respiratory problems, cardiovascular problems, risk for HIV, HEP C, TB, damage to physical appearance, and dental issues
Medical doctor, nurses, psychologists, educators, social workers, therapists, clergy, counselors, NA/AA community, YOU
Skills learned through treatment to deal with triggers and cravings
What are coping skills
An emergency kit to help an individual during an overdose
Effects the brain’s “reward” circuit, which is part of the limbic system (trick question)
What is all drugs
Suboxone, methadone, naltrexone, vivitrol combined with counseling
Our brains learn by _____ and ______
A list of known triggers and coping skills to help stay sober
Relapse prevention plan
This is not a drug: aggressiveness, impulsiveness, loss of control, repetition, lying, lack of hygiene/health and stealing
– Name at least two of the stages of change
What is precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
To stand up for yourself politely yet firmly when facing a trigger or difficult situation