Addiction
Definition of what makes a drug
What is "anything you put in your body that changes you emotionally, socially, or physically".
What are a 2 possible legal consequences?
ustody issues, going to court, jail, probation, etc.
People, places, and things
What are Triggers
During this stage, people are not considering a change. People in this stage are often described as "in denial," because they claim that their behavior is not a problem
What is Precomplemation?
What resource includes a person with lived experience providing support around recovery, including coaching, support around legal concerns, and appointments
Recovery Coach
What are 3 factors increase risk of addiction
What is: Trauma, family history, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, community use, history of trauma.
What are a few possible consequences of IV drug use
HIV, Hep-C, cardiovascular issues, collapsed veins, infections
What is Relapse Prevention
a cognitive– behavioral approach with the goal of identifying and addressing high-risk situations for relapse and assisting individuals in maintaining desired behavioral changes.
During this stage, people become more and more aware of the potential benefits of making a change, but the costs tend to stand out even more.
What is complementation?
What peer support group(s) is based around 12 steps
AA and NA
What is the definition of "Co-occurring disorders"
The coexistence of both a mental illness and a substance use disorder.
The following problems occur because of what?
-Increase in violence and aggression
-Drug-induced psychosis
-Increase in Respiratory problems
-Increase in cardiovascular problems
What is Methamphetamine/cocaine addiction
What is in a Relapse Prevention Plan?
Who to talk to, about what, and when
What are you doing in crisis
What are you doing to prevent crisis
supports needed to sustain sobriety
During this stage, people begin making small changes to prepare for a larger life change.
What is preparation?
What peer support group is based on looking at addiction, and related behaviors, often using skills covered in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support recovery
What is SMART recovery
What is the average time frame for PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome)
what is: 6 - 24 months
What 2 substances are highly related to dementia like symptoms
Benzo, and alcohol
Name 3 ways to manage cravings
hat is distraction, write down what you are feeling, "cravings are always temporary", remember the consequences, remove all paraphernalia, read recovery literature, etc.
During the fourth stage of change, people begin taking direct action in order to accomplish their goals.
What is the Action Stage?
What peer support group utilizes a lot of Buddhist approaches to promote healing, including utilizing meditation and reading to promote healing and recovery
What is Refuge Recovery
Disease model
48 hours - 10 days
How often should you revisit you Relapse Prevention Plan
Outside of Crisis, or Whenever there may be a change in approach, or a change in life
This stage involves successfully avoiding former behaviors and keeping up new behaviors.
What is the maintenance stage
What is the 24/7 number can anyone impacted by addiction call in relation to emergent support, referrals, and more.
(Boston Area)
844-NSPEERS or (844-677-3377)