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Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Recovery Terms
Psychoeducation
Detox/Withdrawal
Substance use/Mental Health Diagnosis
100

What are the two substances that are used for someone to qualify for MAT?

What is alcohol and opioids

100

What is one example of an internal trigger and one example of an external trigger?

to be discussed

100

Name two categories of withdrawal symptoms? 

Physical and Psychological

100

What is the deadliest medical risk associated with alcohol withdrawal?

What are Seizures

100

Name at least 4 diagnostic criteria of PTSD

To be discussed
200

What are the two medications that make up Suboxone?

what is Naloxone and Buprenorphine 

200

A dangerously large dose of a drug, especially a narcotic, causing hospitalization or death?

What is an overdose

200

This is when the term when the body adjusts to the drug, requiring the larger amounts to get the same feeling

What is Tolerance 
200

What three substances are you able to attend detox for?

Alcohol, Benzodiazepines and Opioids

200

Mental health conditions or altered mental states that appear as a result of substance use

What is substance-induced disorders

300

What is the purpose of suboxone?

To block the euphoric effects of opioids and assist with managing urges and cravings.

300

HALT is an acronym for _____

Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

300

Marijuana falls under which two classes of drugs?

Hallucinogen and Depressant

300

What is typical length of stay for an opioid detox?

What is 3-5 days

300

What are two diagnostic criteria for Gambling Disorder?

What is 

  • Need to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the desired excitement.
  • Restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop gambling.
  • Repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back on or stop gambling.
  • Frequent thoughts about gambling (such as reliving past gambling or planning future gambling).
  • Often gambling when feeling distressed.
  • After losing money gambling, often returning to get even. (This is referred to as "chasing" one's losses.)
  • Lying to hide gambling activity.
  • Risking or losing a close relationship, a job, or a school or job opportunity because of gambling.
  • Relying on others to help with money problems caused by gambling
400

What is an MAT option for individuals struggling with Alcohol Use or Opioid Use?

What is Naltrexone/Vivitrol 
400

 Programs and methods that intend to lower the damages associated with the use of addictive substances. These practices focus more on the prevention of harm than the prevention of use itself.

What is Harm Reduction

400

What drug class does PCP fall under?

Hallucinogen 

400

What is the typical length of stay for alcohol detox?

What is 4-7 days

400

What is the difference between Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features and Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type.

For Schizoaffective Disorder there needs to be a psychotic episode outside of the depression.


500

What is the active ingredient in NARCAN that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. 

Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist. This means that it attaches to opioid receptors and blocks the effects of other opioids.

500

A feeling of euphoria that individuals may experience during their initial recovery from a substance disorder.

What is "Pink Cloud"

500

This type of withdrawal occurs when an agonistic drug such as heroin is replaced with Narcan.


(Fact: Full agonist opioids activate the opioid receptors in the brain fully resulting in the full opioid effect. Examples of full agonists are heroin, oxycodone, methadone, hydrocodone, morphine, opium and others.)

What is Precipitated Withdrawal Syndrome.



500

What are four common symptoms of opioid withdrawal? 

 insomnia, irritability, changing moods, depression, anxiety, aches and pains, cravings, fatigue, hallucinations, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, yawning. 

500

What are the 11 criteria for Substance Use Disorder?

  1. Using more of a substance than intended or using it for longer than you’re meant to.
  2. Trying to cut down or stop using the substance but being unable to.
  3. Experiencing intense cravings or urges to use the substance.
  4. Needing more of the substance to get the desired effect — also called tolerance.
  5. Developing withdrawal symptoms when not using the substance.
  6. Spending more time getting and using drugs and recovering from substance use.
  7. Neglecting responsibilities at home, work or school because of substance use.
  8. Continuing to use even when it causes relationship problems.
  9. Giving up important or desirable social and recreational activities due to substance use.
  10. Using substances in risky settings that put you in danger.
  11. Continuing to use despite the substance causing problems to your physical and mental health.