The Brain
Name 2 neurotransmitters
Serotonin, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, GABA, Glutamate, Acetycholine
"Playing the tape forward" and walking away are examples of what?
Coping skills
Can substance use induce mental heal symptoms?
YES
When is recovery month?
September
At what age is the frontal lobe considered fully developed?
25
Flashbacks, hypervigilance, and dissociation are common symptoms of what disorder?
PTSD
meth, cocaine, and Adderall are all in what class of drug?
stimulants
What does PRSS stand for?
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Name 2 other common autonomic responses.
fight, flight, _____, or _____
Freeze or Fawn
What is defined as our most deeply held assumptions about ourselves, the world, and others?
Core beliefs
Benzodiazepines and alcohol
For how long must you no longer meet criteria for a substance use disorder to be considered in early remission?
3-12 months
Name 2 lobes of the brain.
Frontal, Temporal, Parietal, Occipital
Whist kind of medication is an SSRI?
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor -- commonly prescribed as an antidepressant
What schedule of drugs has no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse?
Schedule I (eg. heroin, LSD, MDMA, marijuana*, methaqualone and peyote)
For how long must you no longer meet criteria for a substance use disorder to be considered in sustained remission?
12+ months
Which lobe of the brain is most impacted by early substance use?
Frontal lobe
What is the book of diagnostic criteria for mental health disorders called?
DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
What is the difference between opiates and opioids?
"Opiates" are natural opioids such as heroin, morphine, and codeine. "Opioid" refers to all synthetic, semi-synthetic, and natural opioids.
How long must someone be free from problematic substance use to be a counselor at NUWAY?
2 years