Medication Types
Co-Occurring Disorders
Risks and Side Effects
Medication Management
Treatment Approaches
100

This type of medication is often used to treat depression, anxiety and other mood disorders

Answer: What are SSRI's?

(Prozac, Celexa, Zoloft)

100

This disorder is characterized by cycles of mania and depression.

Answer: What is bipolar disorder?

100

This is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by excessive levels of serotonin in the body.

What is serotonin syndrome?

100

This involves taking medications as directed by a provider without missing doses.

What is medication adherence?

100

This approach is recommended for individuals with both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition.

What is integrated treatment?

200

These medications are commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

Answer: What are anti-psychotics?  

(Haldol, Moban, Saphris, Latuda, Zyprexa, Seroquel)  

200

This disorder involves compulsive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.

Answer: What is OCD?

200

This can occur when taking certain medications with grapefruit or its juice.

What is increased medication levels?

200

This is the process of gradually tapering off a medication under provider supervision.

What is gradual discontinuation? 

(Tapering)

200

This type of therapy focuses on changing maladaptive thought patterns.

What is cognitive-behavioral therapy?

300

Medications like Adderall and Ritalin are used to treat this disorder.

Answer: What is ADHD?

300

This disorder is characterized by intense emotional dysregulation.

What is Borderline Personality Disorder? 

300

This is a common sexual side effect of some antidepressants, particularly SSRIs. 

What is decreased libido?

300

This is a potential risk when discontinuing antidepressants abruptly.

What is SSRI discontinuation syndrome? 

(Withdrawal Symptoms include flu-like symptoms, insomnia, nausea, imbalance, sensory disturbances, and hyperarousal) 

300

This approach involves support from peers in recovery.

What is mutual support? 


(AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Celebrate Recovery) 

400

This type of medication is often used to treat opioid addiction. 

Answer: What are opioid agonists? 

(Buprenorphine, Methadone, Vivitrol)

400

This disorder involves intense anxiety or avoidance of social or performance situations.

Answer: What is social anxiety disorder?

400

This can occur when mixing certain medications with alcohol.

What is increased central nervous system depression?

400

This is the process of identifying potential medication interactions.

What is medication reconciliation?

400

This type of therapy focuses on improving communication and coping skills.

What is dialectical behavior therapy?

500

This class of medications is used to treat anxiety disorders and includes Xanax and Valium.

Answer: What are benzodiazepines?

500

Flashbacks and nightmares are common symptoms of this disorder.

Answer: What is PTSD?

500

This is a potential side effect of long-term antipsychotic use.

What is tardive dyskinesia?

500

This involves actively discussing medication concerns with a provider.

What is collaborative medication management?

500

his approach involves addressing trauma and its effects.

What is trauma-informed care?