History
This 12 Step Fellowship has over 21,974 meetings in the country of Iran
What is Narcotics Anonymous (NA) ?
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction?
1) The user 2) Family 3) Children 4) Co-workers 5) Parents 6) Siblings 7) Friends 8) Community
Who are those affected by substance abuse?
• Medication • Behavioral therapy • Groups • Inpatient/outpatient • Recreational • Occupational • Medical • Voc. Rehab • Music
What are treatment options?
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are triggers?
In 1901 the Charles B. Towns Substance Abuse Hospital opened. Who was one of the hospitals first patients?
Who is Bill Wilson?
What does PAWS stand for?
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
1. Addiction 2. Respiratory failure 3. Vomiting 4. Death 5. Drowsiness 6. Reduction of pain 7. Diarrhea 8. Very uncomfortable withdrawal
What are effects of pain killers/opiates
1. Medical doctors 2. Nurses 3. Psychologists 4. Educators 5. Social Workers 6. Occupational Therapists 7. Recreational Therapists 8. Music Therapist 9. Clergy 10. YOU 11. Counselors
What is a treatment team?
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
What are goals?
In the year 1784 this doctor argued that alcoholism is a disease that should be treated
Who is Dr. Benjamin Rush?
___________ is the fastest addicting drug
What is nicotine?
Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information; important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in
What is a relapse prevention plan?
This organization coined the term "chemical dependency," broadening its scope to treat all substance dependencies—not just alcohol
What is the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation ?
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?
What is H.A.L.T.?
In what year was Alcoholics Anonymous formed
What is 1935?
This chemical is known as the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine?
The following problems occur because of what? -Increase in violence and aggression -Addiction -Drug-induced psychosis -Increase in Respiratory problems -Increase in cardiovascular problems -Risk for HIV, HEP C and TB -Damage to physical appearance
What is Methamphetamine/cocaine addiction?
The first stage of treatment
What is Detoxification?
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward?
Who were the two main founders of Alcoholics Anonymous
Who are Bill W and Dr. Bob?
What is the #1 abused substance in America?
What is Alcohol?
Nearly 15 million Americans over the age of 15 suffer from a diagnosable alcohol use disorder, making alcohol misuse and dependence one of the most significant substance-related problems in the U.S
Bone marrow damage, liver and kidney damage, blackouts, limb spasms,hearing loss and the loss of brain cells are consequences from abusing what type of drugs?
What are inhalants?
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 days?
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
(this is a question with many answers. Must answer in form of question still). What is (are) a sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies etc.?