Population
What are Substance Use Disorders characterized by?
Impairment caused by the recurrent use of alcohol or other drugs (or both).
Individuals with substance use disorder often have a history of *fill in blank* and shouldn't be seen as simply lazy or not wanting to comply.
Trauma
What does "MAT" stand for?
Medication-Assisted Treatment
What is a stereotype?
Widely held but fixed and oversimplified idea or image of a particular type of person or thing.
Which federal agency provides funding and guidance nationwide for substance use treatment?
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Addiction is a complex disease that alters the *fill in the blank*
BRAIN
What type of programs can help establish safer use of substances?
Harm Reduction Programs
"Short-term outpatient counseling: Focuses on intervening when there are early signs of misuse" is an example of what kind of intervention?
Secondary Intervention
What is the proper way to refer to our selected population?
Person with a substance use disorder
Which perspective emphasizes understanding a person's substance use within the context of their environment, social supports, and life experiences?
Person In Environment
What are the three major substance use disorders?
Alcohol Use, Drug Use, and Marijuana Use
Name three health disparities and inequities for individuals with substance use disorder.
Simultaneously dealing with mental health conditions
Higher rates of infectious disease such as HIV/ AIDS, skin infections, hepatitis C and more.
Racial/ ethnic disparities in treatment services and outcomes
Disproportionate criminal justice consequences
Homelessness and unstable housing
"Policies in place to reduce access to substances for youth" is an example of what type of intervention?
Primary Intervention
Why is it important to use person-first language?
It focuses on the person rather than the illness.
Which law made substance use treatment an essential health benefit that insurance must cover?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Changes can persist, which is why addiction is considered a *fill in the blank* disease.
Relapsing
What are specific special considerations that a social worker can keep in mind when working with individuals with substance use disorder?
Important to identify any mental health disorders also being dealt with
Keep trauma history in mind
Keeping Health Disparities and social determinants in mind as well
Use person-first language and avoid any stigmatizing/ stereotyping language
Why is the Fentanyl Strip Distribution program used?
To identify the presence of fentanyl in a substance before use to prevent risk of overdose and death
What are the 5 main stereotypes surrounding individuals with substance use disorder?
Dangerous and unpredictability
Decision-making ability
Attributional beliefs
Treatment Prognosis
Immorality
What are two common gaps in services for individuals with substance use disorder?
*Long wait times for treatment beds
*Limited access in rural or low income communities
*Stigma discourages individuals from seeking help
*Uneven funding across counties
What is Genetic Polymorphism and what is the significance?
The presence of two+ variant forms of a specific DNA sequence that can occur among different individuals or populations. There is a significant link between genetic polymorphism and substance abuse.
How does Maslow's hierarchy of needs fit into the goal setting for individuals with substance use disorder?
Can be seen through the individual's specific immediate needs. Examples: food, shelter, transportation, safety, etc,.
What is the different between Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP)?
PHP is more intensive and requires more time such as the involvement of residential programs while IOP involves less intensive mental health treatment while allowing patients to still maintain their daily responsibilities.
What percentage of people believe that individuals with addiction "can pull themselves together" without treatment?
45 to 52 percent
A client has both PTSD and opioid use disorder and needs treatment that addresses both mental health and addiction at the same time. Which of the 5 Tampa Bay Area Agencies mentioned during the presentation would best serve this client?