Types of Addictions
A persistent, habitual use of alcohol
What is Alcohol Addiction
Advice or guidance, especially as solicited from a knowledgeable person
What is counseling or therapy
All of the following are addictive except:
a) tobacco
b) alcohol
c) marijuana
d) all of the above
What is d) all of the above. Many people falsely believe that marijuana is a benign drug that is not addictive. The truth is, however, that long-term use or misuse of marijuana can lead to addiction, just like any other drug.
People in this stage may wish to change, but for the immediate future have no plans to do so
What is Precontemplation
to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive
What is Lie
The most commonly consumed substance on earth
What is Caffeine Addiction
a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems
What is 12 step program
When someone develops an addiction are they in control of their use
What is NO. The addict depends on the substance or behavior to simply feel normal and function. There are changes in brain structure and function with addiction.
Those in this stage are thinking about taking action, but aren’t quite ready or don’t know how to get started
What is Contemplation
can be referred to as a refusal to admit the truth or reality
What is Denial
A class of drugs that mimic adrenalin in the body
What is Amphetamine Addiction
a residential treatment center where patients reside for various lengths depending on their program
What is Inpatient rehab
The US population is around 314 million about ____million of Americans have an addiction to drugs or alcohol?
a) 10 million
b) 20 million
c) 30 million
d) 40 million
What is 30 million. Addiction to these substances and the mental health issues that go along with them are one of the most serious health problems affecting society today.
People in this stage are getting ready to take action
What is Preparation
a way to remove responsibility from you to someone else
What is Blame
A highly debatable drug because many people consider its use to be relatively harmless
What is Marijuana Addiction
a series of interventions that are designed to manage withdrawal symptoms and acute intoxication
What is Detox
Name 2 characteristics of Addiction
Loss of job, loss of family and friends, CYF, legal issues, health issues, IT CAN BE ANYTHING!!
a person in this phase has actually begun doing something (or a lot of things) differently, and may be experimenting with expanding their efforts
What is Action
a way to covertly influence someone with indirect, deceptive, or abusive tactics
What is Manipulation
A synthetic, psychoactive drug with similarities to stimulant and hallucinogen that makes users feel energetic, euphoric, empathetic, and they may experience augmented sensory perception
What is Ecstasy Addiction
a "worldwide fellowship that offers a program of recovery for the families and friends of alcoholics
What is Al-Anon
What is not the cause of addiction?
a)the drug itself(some drugs more addicting)
b)the user himself(mental health issues, abuse etc.)
c)moral weakness(not a good person)
d)genetics
What is c) moral weakness
Individuals in this stage have managed to stay in Action mode for at least six months. That means they’ve successfully avoided or overcome the obstacles that could have caused them to slip back into old behaviors.
What is Maintenance
a person does this behavior when trying to prove that what they are doing is reasonable
What is Justification