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12 Steps
Effects of Drugs/Alcohol on the Body
Co-Occurring Disorders
Drug/Alcohol Education
Long Term Effects
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There are _____ steps in this program.
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Depressant.
Alcohol is a (stimulant/depressant)?
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An individual who has a substance use disorder and a mental-health disorder. Also sometimes called "Dual Diagnosis." Physical safety and overall health risks are greater. Chances of successful treatment decrease.
What is a Co-Occurring Disorder?
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Intravenous. Risking contraction of diseases, weakened veins, abscesses, scars on arms, open wounds more prone to infection.
What is the most high risk way to take a drug?
100
Precontemplation ƒContemplation ƒPreparation, ƒAction Maintenance ƒRelapse
What are the stages of change?
200
False. There is never a set finish date. It varies per individual.
True or False? There is a time limit to complete this program.
200
Yes! Hepatitis, cardiovascular disease, lung disease, stroke, HIV/AIDS, cancers.
Can you contract a disease by abusing drugs?
200
1. General anxiety disorder 2 Social anxiety disorder 3. Depression 4. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 5. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Name at least 3 co-occurring disorders?
200
Loss of friends, money, job, children, home, value of self and things.
Name some ways drug use can affect you. Think in terms of socially, financially, sociologically, etc.
300
Powerless, unmanageable. Step 1 of AA.
"We admitted we were __________ over (drug) and that our lives had become ______________." Fill in the blanks, and what is this quote from?
300
Yes!
Can drugs affect my sexual performance?
300
Because you are treating both a psychiatric disorder and substance abuse, a combination of treatments are proved more helpful to tackle both ends of their diagnosis.
How can co-occurring disorders be treated?
300
A group of drugs used to treat pain. Comes from a poppy plant that produces opium. Term is sometimes used to refer to close relatives of opium such as codeine, morphine, and heroin. Others may include vicodin, oxycontin, dilaudid and fentanyl.
What is an Opiate?
300
Yes! Cancer of the mouth, esophagus, throat, liver and breast!
Can you develop cancer from abusing alcohol?
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Must show a willingness or desire to stop using.
What is a main requirement to join an AA/NA program?
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ALL OF THEM!! It can take just one time use of a drug, or progressively over time to break down and destroy your organs. They are all connected, so when one stops working, it becomes a domino effect.
What parts of the body does drug use affect?
400
Continuous process.
How long does treatment last?
400
Depressants slow normal brain function. Delayed responses. Examples: Alcohol, Valium, Xanax, Librium, barbiturates. Stimulants elevate the mood, increase feelings of well being, energy, and alertness. Repeated use of stimulants can cause feelings of paranoia and hostility. Examples: Cocaine, methamphetamine, amphetamine, MDMA, nicotine, caffeine.
What is the difference between a stimulant and a depressant?
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DEATH!!
What is the end result of abusing drugs or alcohol for long periods of time?
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Someone who has actually worked the 12 steps has a better understanding and will be more confident in helping another. Sometimes, giving a person someone else to feel responsible for can help THEM focus on more positive aspects of life.
Why is it important to have a sponsor?
500
DEATH!
What is the ultimate result of drug use?
500
Yes. It can start young in childhood, or gradually appear over time. "Self medicate"
Can a co-occurring disorder develop at any time during your life?
500
Antabuse is a drug mainly used to help people stop drinking. It works by making you sick to your stomach every time you have a drink. Associating a drink with physical sickness will help the individual to not think about drinking, or decreasing their urge.
What is Antabuse?
500
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
What is the name of the serious brain condition that results in mental confusion, paralysis of nerves of eyes, and difficulty with muscle coordination as a result of severe long term drinking?