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-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
Treatment is easy
What is NO
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are triggers
If alcohol is not a stimulant, what is it?
What is a depressant
___________ is the fastest addicting drug
What is nicotine
1) Lowered inhibitions 2) Decreased control over motor skills 3) Inability to concentrate and focus 4) Addiction 5) Heart attack; stroke 6) Liver failure; cirrhosis 7) Kidney disease 8) Blackouts
What are the consequences of alcoholism
1. Medical doctors 2. Nurses 3. Psychologists 4.Social Workers 5. YOU 6. 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
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Use and Abuse, what percentage of alcohol is in one 5oz glass of wine
What is 10-12%
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
1. Changes in physical appearance, 2. Changes in behaviors, 3. Defensive when confronted about substance use, 4. Spend unnecessary money on substances
What are effects of addiction
The first stage of treatment
What is Detoxification
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
What is? Who is?
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Use and Abuse, what is one considered one standard beer?
What is 12oz beer at 4-5% alcohol
The most commonly abused illicit drug across the nation
What is Marijuana
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
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 days
In order to overcome difficult situations, you must?
What is, be honest, avoid high-risk situations, utilize coping skills, develop strong support network with others, etc.
The effects of Marijuana
What are..
Physical effects: Increased heart rate, bloodshot eyes, dry mouth and throat, increased appetite.
Mental effects: Impaired or reduced short-term memory and comprehension, altered sense of time, reduced ability to perform tasks requiring concentration and coordination.
Long-term effects: Damage to the tissue of the lungs and pulmonary system, cancer, negative effect on the development of adolescents, impaired immune system.
Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include contact information for clinics/hospitals, important phone numbers, and healthy recreational activities to participate in.
What is a relapse prevention plan
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
Groups • Rehab • Inpatient/outpatient • Recreational • Occupational • Medical • Voc. Rehab • Music
What are treatment options
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward
Hypersensitivity to sight, sound, and touch, irritability, paranoia—extreme and unreasonable distrust of others, loss of smell, nosebleeds, frequent runny nose, and problems with swallowing, cough, asthma, respiratory distress, and higher risk of infections like pneumonia, possibly death
What is cocaine