Substance Use Basics
This term describes the physical or psychological need for a substance.
What is dependence?
Long-term alcohol abuse can lead to this type of irreversible liver damage.
What is cirrhosis?
This 12-step program is one of the most widely known mutual help groups for alcohol use disorder.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
Glover
Who loves their mother the most? (no shade to everyone else and their relationships)
Chavis
Who is going to work after every group?
The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 in most U.S. states.
What is 0.08%?
Methamphetamine use is often associated with this dental condition.
What is "meth mouth"?
This medication is commonly used to treat opioid use disorder and can reduce cravings.
What is Suboxone (or buprenorphine)?
Deas
Who shared that they lost their marriage due to addiction?
Fletcher
Who shared they have a fear of spiders?
This is the name of the brain’s reward chemical that is often released during drug use.
What is dopamine?
Long-term use of stimulants can cause this mental health condition characterized by delusions or hallucinations.
What is stimulant-induced psychosis?
This approach focuses on meeting clients “where they’re at” and supports any positive change, including reduced use, not just abstinence.
What is harm reduction?
Carr
Who tends to answer my question about stages of change the most? (hint: they often take notes in groups)
Valentine
Who shared that they are working on improving communication with their wife to prevent arguing.
This class of drugs includes heroin, morphine, and fentanyl.
What are opioids?
Chronic use of inhalants like glue or paint thinner can cause damage to this major organ, even after short-term use.
What is the brain?
In the stages of change model, this is the stage where a person is considering quitting but hasn’t made a decision.
What is contemplation?
Hargrove
Who shared they were picking up all the ladies in their Buick at 16?
Fidel
Who shared they are an aspiring rapper?
This is the name for needing more of a substance over time to feel the same effect.
What is tolerance?
Chronic use of benzodiazepines can increase the risk of this cognitive disorder in older adults.
What is dementia?
This harm reduction strategy allows people to use substances under medical supervision to prevent overdoses.
What is supervised consumption (or safe injection) sites?
Desmond
Who has shared their serious medical ailments due to addiction over the years? (more than one answer)
Howard
Who shared that they went to the military at 18 and was a loner in High School?