General
_________ are the limits and rules you set for yourself in relationships.
Boundaries
a self-help organization with an estimated 87,000 groups around the world with a focus on living that emphasizes abstinence, personal and spiritual growth, and reliance on a higher power.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
What does PAWS stand for?
Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms
What are the three purposes of collecting chips in AA?
- to congratulate yourself on how far you’ve come in sobriety
- to show other alcoholics and addicts that it is indeed possible to stay sober
- to serve as an inspiration to others
______ is the leading cause of relapse. It can cause people to feel overwhelmed and return to using substances as a coping mechanism.
Stress
Founded in 1953 in Los Angeles, California, this global fellowship has grown to include over 70,000 meetings weekly in 144 countries.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
How long does Acute withdrawal last?
a few days up to 2 weeks
What percentage of domestic violence incidents involve alcohol?
According to a paper by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), different studies have found that substance misuse is involved in 40% to 60% of the reported incidents of domestic violence.
True or False. Methamphetamine was invented in Germany.
False. Methamphetamine was invented in Japan in 1885, Nagai Nagayoshi discovered that ephedra, a plant used to treat breathing conditions such as asthma, also contained ephedrine, a chemical stimulant.
_____________ a Buddhist-oriented, non-theistic program that does not ask anyone to believe anything, only to trust the process and do the hard work of recovery.
Refuge Recovery
How long do PAWS last?
Between six and 24 months.
What are the two most used stimulants worldwide?
Nicotine & Caffeine
What is the safe BAC driving limit in California?
0.00
This organization's program emphasizes four areas, called the 4-Point Program, in the process of recovery: Building Motivation, Coping with Urges, Problem Solving, and Lifestyle Balance.
SMART Recovery
What is the difference between Acute Withdrawal and Post-Acute Withdrawal?
Acute Withdrawal is the immediate physical effects of stopping use of a substance long-term. Post-Acute withdrawal are the mental and social effects of stopping use of a substance long-term.
There are two types of blackouts; they are defined by the severity of the memory impairment. The most common type is called a “fragmentary blackout” and is characterized by spotty memories for events, with “islands” of memories separated by missing periods of time in between. This type is sometimes referred to as a grayout or a brownout.
Fragmentary blackout
Why is it dangerous to develop a tolerance to a drug?
Because after the drug is stopped for a period of time, the risk of overdose increases drastically the next time to drug is taken.
The process of improved physical, psychological, and social well-being and health after having suffered from a substance related condition.
Recovery
Name three symptoms of PAWS.
Inability to think clear, Memory problems, Emotional overreactions or numbness, Sleep disturbances, Physical coordination problems, Stress sensitivity
There are two types of blackouts; they are defined by the severity of the memory impairment. With this less common but more severe form of blackout, come complete amnesia, often spanning hours, memories of events do not form and typically cannot be recovered. It is as if the events simply never occurred.
"En Bloc" blackout.