Addict Self-talk
Just this _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
One time
Just this _ _ _ _, and I won't _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
When people who are addicted spend a lot of time, sometimes all their time thinking about using, using, and recovering from the effects of their use they are said to be.....
preoccupied (preoccupation)
What is 1 of the 9 general symptoms of addiction?
(1 Lifestyle oriented to alcohol or drugs, 2 mental obsession with alcohol or other drugs, 3 emotional compulsion, 4 either a low or an overinflated self image, 5 rigid negative attitudes, 6 rigid defenses, 7 delusion, 8 powerlessness, 9 physical symptoms)
Approx. what % of people in the U.S. have used illicit drugs at least once?
50 % - Half of people 12 and older have used illicit drugs at least once.
I can stop _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Anytime I want
I can _ _ _ _ _ _ on _ _ _ _ _.
I can do this on my own.
.... means that you keep using alcohol or other drugs despite harmful results. These results can be legal, medical, family related, or financial.
Loss of control
Name 4 specific health problems that come from using drugs or alcohol.
How many adults over the age of 18 have reported having both a substance abuse disorder and a mental illness?
9.5 million or 3.8% of adults over the age of 18 have both a substance abuse disorder (SUD) and a mental illness.
I don't have a _ _ _ _ _ _ _, everyone else does.
I just _ _ _ _, but I _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
I just sell, but I wont use.
.... means to begin using drugs or alcohol again (and continue using) after some time of not using.
Relapse
Name 4 social problems alcohol and drug addiction can cause.
Driving under the influence, violence, stress, and child abuse, homelessness, crime and legal involvement, loss of relationships with family and friends, isolation, and joblessness.
How many drug overdose deaths occur in the US annually?
Over 70,000 drug overdose deaths occur in the US annually.
I don't _ _ _ that much.
Use
I don't _ _ _ _ anyone when I use.
Hurt
... means a short return to alcohol or other drug use. It is a one-time (or temporary) step back on a recovery journey but it does not continue.
Lapse
What are some signs of overdose?
Signs of an Overdose
If you know someone who uses drugs, particularly opioids or fentanyl, watch for these overdose symptoms:
... are created in laboratories, including methadone, fentanyl, and meperidine.
Synthetic opioids are created in laboratories, including methadone, fentanyl, and meperidine.
My _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is different.
Situation
You're a real _ _ _ _ _ _ only if you _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
You're a real addict only if you use needles.
What are the 3 main parts of the disease of addiction?
Preoccupation, loss of control, relapse.
What is the recovery position for someone who is suspected to have overdosed?
Recovery Position
After calling 911, place any unconscious person in the recovery position while you wait for help to arrive. This allows any bodily fluids to drain out of the mouth and nose, reducing the risk of aspiration and asphyxiation.
... are synthesized from naturally occurring opium products and include morphine, codeine, heroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone.
Semi-synthetic opioids are synthesized from naturally occurring opium products and include morphine, codeine, heroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone