Depressants
Depressants
a) speed up the nervous system
b) slow down the nervous system
c) have no effect on the nervous system
b) slow down the nervous system, which causes thoughts and behaviors to slow down as well.
Stimulants can make people feel...
a) alert and awake
b) excited and energized
c) tense and agitated
d) violent and paranoid
e) all of the above
e) All of the above
*Remember: Stimulants speed up a person's actions, senses, and thoughts. The effects also depend on the dose its taken.
What is ONE type of psychedelic/hallucinogen?
I will accept any of the following: acid, LSD, DMT, mushrooms, ecstasy, mescaline/peyote, PCP, MDMA, and marijuana.
Describe tolerance
Tolerance is the process in which the same amount of a drug begins to have less effect or when the amount of a drug needs to be increased to have the same effect as before.
What are the minimal requirements to complete IOP?
At least 40 days sobriety
At least 24 groups
At least 6 counseling sessions
At least 3 case management meetings
At least 4 recovery coach meetings
*Your counselor's approval!*
Give me TWO examples of depressants
Alcohol, heroin, fentanyl, vicodin, oxyContin, and percocet, valium, xanax, GHB
What are THREE common stimulants?
cocaine, amphetamine, methamphetamine, prescription amphetamines (Ritalin and diet pills), OTC stimulants, caffeine, and nicotine.
Marijuana...
a) can produce a psychedelic effect
b) can cause a depressant effect
c) can cause a stimulant effect
d) can do all of the above
D) Can do all of the above
It can cause both an increase in sleep or insomnia, it can speed up your heart rate like a stimulant can, it can cause feelings of euphoria. relaxation, and can be followed by drowsiness, can cause muscle weakness loss of coordination, increased appetite, and dry mouth.
Describe denial
Denial is the psychological defense mechanism that protects people from seeing the harsh realities of their addiction.
Is a substance use disorder a medical diagnosis?
YES! Addiction is recognized as a CHRONIC disease like diabetes and heart disease. Its the use of mood altering drugs that interferes with or has a negative effect on a person's life.
Memory is not affected by sedative/hypnotic substances? True or False?
False; sedative-hypnotic drugs like Valium and alcohol can cause gaps in memory, blackouts, foggy memory, and passing out due to lack of oxygen to the brain.
Which route of use, based off today's teaching reaches the brain the quickest?
a) injection
B) snorting
c) smoking
d) it doesn't matter!
"When the drug enters the body through the LUNGS, more of it reaches the brain and it gets there more rapidly if it were snorted or even injected."
Where does marijuana/PCP store in your body that makes it stay in the body longer?
They are stored in the body's fat cells and can continue to accumulate.
What was TWO of the self-assessment questions we asked, to look into ourselves about our use?
1) Using more than I mean to
2) Tried to cut down/control the amount
3) Great amount of time getting, using or recovering from substances.
4) Experienced cravings/urges to use.
5) Home, work, or school has been negatively affected.
6) Continued use despite relational issues.
7) Reduced involvement in important social, work, or recreational activities.
What are TWO resources you would give someone if they decided they'd want to get help and sober up?
Facilitator's choice
Opioids
a) reduce/stop pain
b) reduce anxiety
c) cause a surge of pleasure
d) cause constipation
e) all of the above
E) Always, all of the above.
What are TWO physical effects of stimulants?
uncontrollable physical activity, inner tension, anxiety, repetitious and pointless movement, repeating words and behaviors with no accomplishment, feel nervous, pace the floor, feel confined, talking or shouting to release tension, hands and leg shaking, high blood pressure and flow, heart beats faste, and panic attacks.
Psychedelic drugs
a) are influenced by many factors
b) can heighten feelings and senses
c) distor senses and the ways people feel and think
d) can do all of the above
d) can do all of the above
What are THREE withdrawal symptoms?
anxiety, nervousness, depression, lack of energy, agitation, sleep disturbances, appetite issues...
I will also accept any of the following: fatigue, sweating, vomiting, depression, seizures, hallucinations, shakes, cravings, dry heaving, and whatever Megan is OK with :)
Recite the Serenity Prayer and tell us how it helps you.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen.
Facilitator's choice.
Give THREE examples of the physical effects of opioids
drowsiness, loss of concentration, muscles relax, drooping eyelids, nodding head, slower/slurred speech, lack of coordination, pupils are smaller (pinpoint), skin becomes dry and itchy, constipation, and decreased sexual desire.
What are THREE psychological effects of stimulants?
Strong mood changes, feeling of being alert, confident, happy, high, or depressed
Remember: neurotransmitters rise and then they fall below normal.
What is mescaline?
Mescaline is a natural occurring chemical found in the peyote cactus, there are some other types of synthetic drugs that act like mescaline, such as those found in MDMA.
What is the upper downer cycle?
The upper downer cycle occurs when someone uses a primary drug and one or more secondary drug, sometimes mixing depressants and stimulants together. Because they counteract each other, people have large amounts of both in their system and can lead to dangerous effects.
What do neurotransmitters do?
They are naturally occurring chemicals in the brain that carry messages between neurons. They carry different kind of messages and are vital for our feelings, thinking, and behavior. Levels can be in balance, too high or too low.