Symptoms
Sweating, goosebumps, vomiting, anxiety, seizures, hallucinations, insomnia are symptoms of this.
What are symptoms of withdrawal?
A strong desire to consume a particular substance
What is a craving?
AA, NA, SMART recovery, Celebrate recovery
What is an example of a support group?
If these people have a history of addiction, you are put at a higher risk for addiction.
What are family members?
This is the neurotransmitter (brain chemical) that is most effected by substance use.
What is dopamine?
Normal neurobiological event characterized by the need to increase the dose over time to obtain the original effect.
What is tolerance?
A person, place, thing, or event that can result in psychological and physical relapse.
What is a trigger?
These are examples of people you could talk to about your feelings about addiction
Who are counselor, family, friend, sponsor, etc.?
Some theories or reasons for the development of co-occurring disorders in individuals
what is self-medication, genetic predisposition, and environmental factors?
This is a form of addiction treatment where the patient lives in a recovery facility.
What is inpatient or residential treatment?
These are examples of risky substance use.
What are the substance in physically dangerous situations (i.e. driving), using despite physical or psychological problems (i.e. liver disease)?
A behavioral syndrome characterized by the repeated, compulsive seeking or use of a substance despite negative social, psychological, and or physical consequences, and a need for an increased amount of the substance as time goes on to achieve the same effect.
What is addiction?
These are factors that increase the risk for addiction
What is Genetics, early use, method of use (smoking/IV), peers, family, trauma/ environmental factors?
This diagnosis can also be present as a symptom of withdrawal and is characterized by hopelessness, loss of interest, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, and potentially thoughts of self-harm or suicide
What is depression?
Making a list of warning signs, social supports, and coping skills to avoid relapse.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
The process by which the toxic qualities of a poison or toxin are eliminated by the body. Pertaining to addiction, it is generally a medically supervised treatment designed to purge the body of intoxicating or addictive substances.
What is detox/ withdrawal management?
The diagnosis of both a substance use disorder and mental health disorder at the same time
What is a co-occurring disorder?
A slip from recovery where the individual returns back to their old habit/addictive behavior.
What is relapse?
This is a type of anxiety where an individual develops an intense fear of a specific object or situation, such as a fear of flying.
What is a phobia?
MAT is the acronym for this.
What is medication assisted treatment?
Symptoms of this include: memory problems; irritability; anxiety; depressed mood; cravings; apathy; trouble sleeping; increased stress
What are symptoms of PAWS?
PAWS is the acronym for this
What is post-acute withdrawal syndrome?
A professional who helps support your recovery who is not a counselor and likely has personal experience in recovery.
What is a recovery coach?
This can help someone withstand or bounce back after they experience something stressful or even traumatic.
What is resilience?
What are the 5 stages of change?
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance