Self Help
What are two self help groups for substance abuse
NA, AA, DRA
If you are experiencing problems with alcohol, drugs or over the counter medications, these problems are known as
Identify one long term effect of nicotine use
lung cancer, addiction
What are three ways to respond to people who offer you drugs or alcohol
say no, don't hang with them
People who experience symptoms of mental illness are ______ to the effects of drug and alcohol
Super sensitive
What does DRA stand for
Dual Recovery Anonymous
What are three categories of commonly used substances
ETOH, nicotine, cannabis, opiates, hallucinogens, inhalants, benzos, stimulants
What are two benefits of seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder
What is __________
What are three coping skills you can use to avoid relapse
Avoid places, don't go alone, engage in activities that you enjoy, keep a routine
What are two ways to identify a healthy relationship
Respectful of your boundaries, able to set boundaries, don't offer you drugs and alcohol
What's unique about self-help group vs other treatment approaches
driven by the people in the meetings
Aside from drugs and Alcohol, identify two other addictive behaviors
self-injury, vaping, caffeine, gambling, etc
What is one reason why someone might use substances
What is __________
Identify two high risk situations and tell us how you would respond to each
What is __________-
What are three signs to look for that you may be headed towards a relapse
What is _____
Identify one place to get help in the area
Genesis, Compass, Nowa, Everyday Miracles
When a combination of problems occur at the same time, this is called
Dual diagnosis / co-occuring disorders
What are three negative outcomes of misusing substances?
Makes mental Health symptoms worse, stalls emotion development, can cause health problems, could cause legal problems
What are two steps you can take after a relapse
What is the single most preventable cause of death in our society?
Smoking!