ABA/AA/NA
This person was the founder of AA in 1935.
Bill Wilson
a powerful desire to use substances
often perceived as "impulsive" and "uncontrollable"
craving
Addiction is a chronic disease. True or false
True. Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder.
Class of drug that decreases activity level, heart rate, blood pressure, impairs motor functioning, creates difficulty concentrating, and slurred speech.
Depressant
Turning Point was founded in this year.
1987
The EDA book is written just like the big book. The big book has Bill's Story, the EDA book has ______'s story"
Gizelle's
List 3 healthy ways to cope with feelings of stress.
Talk to someone, write in your journal, be creative, meditate, watch a youtube video, look for ways to help others
Name 2 reasons people often take drugs that were discussed in the NIH packet.
To feel good, to feel better, to do better, curiosity and social pressure.
Drug addiction can:
A) Cause mental health issues
B) Develop because of pre-existing mental health issues
C) Does not effect mental health issues
D) A and B
D
This therapist runs Spirituality group happens on this day at this time.
Terry - Fridays at 1pm.
What is the definition of an abstinent food?
A food that triggers binge-eating behaviors.
What is the difference between a stress and a stressor?
Stressor = those people, places, events, rules, expectations, etc. that put some kind of demand on us
Stress = our internal reaction to those demands
When a person needs to take a larger amount of the drug to produce the familiar high, this is effect is known as _________.
Tolerance
Name 3 diseases or illnesses that can result from drug use
Hepatitis, Heart disease, Obesity, Mental health, HIV, Cancer, Stroke
To be completed by 10th day of Tx
Must get feedback from 2 people who’ve already presented their life story
Length is 20-30 minutes
Purpose is to show progression of disease - Dates, cost, and amount of usage
What is the difference between the basic text and the big book?
the basic text is the literature for NA and the big book is literature for AA
Name 2 of the negative behavior traits in treatment.
Intimidator, intellectual, victim, blamer, playing dumb, avoider, socialite, NA/AA expert, con man, close minded, magic bullet, yeah but, deflector, lip service, controller, rabble-rouser, suspicious
This is the neurotransmitter responsible for getting us to repeat pleasurable activities.
Dopamine
What are the five stages of change in recovery?
Pre-contemplation; Contemplation; Preparation; Action; Maintenance
Escrow slips are due on this day at this time in this place.
Monday at 9am to the gold box outside Peter's office.
What are the 6 steps AA was formed from?
1.Complete Deflation 2.Dependance and Guidance from a higher power 3.Moral Inventory 4.Concession 5.Resolution 6.Continued work with other alcoholics
Using another hobby, substance, or activity to replace or substitute feelings/results that you used to get from using
cross addiction
In general, the more family problems a person has, the greater the chance taking drugs will lead to drug use and addiction. T/F
False
What is the name for the physical symptoms experienced after detoxification that relate to the "bodily healing" from substance abuse
PAWS - Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms or (PAWS)
Bonus: *irritability; stress sensitivity; fatigue; paranoia; difficulty concentrating; tremors; sleep issues; memory problems...
This person is the best assessment therapist in the building
Josh