Substance Use
What is compulsive substance seeking and use despite harmful consequences
addiction
a set of negative attitudes, stereotypes, and discrimination against people with mental health conditions, leading to shame, isolation, and barriers to care
stigma
True or false: mental health symptoms can contribute to someone wanting to use substances more?
True
Why are we off on Thursday?
Christmas
Identify three people and share what they plan on doing for the holiday?
Name three peers and their plans. The group will confirm if you are correct.
The state of disconnecting from others, common in addiction.
isolation
A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest.
depression
True or false: treat the addiction first then the mental health symptoms
False: It's more effective to treat both the mental health condition and the SUD together.
What does PHP stand for? (hint day program)
Partial Hospitalization Program
Who is Santa Claus?
a legendary figure, a jolly, bearded man in a red suit who brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve
What does AA and NA stand for?
Narcotics Anonymous
Alcohol Anonymous
A pattern of abuse where someone makes another question their own reality, memories, or sanity
gaslighting
True or false: Is this an example of a co-occurring disorder?
Alcohol Use Disorder & Cannabis Use Disorder
False: an example would be the following
What does IOP stand for?
Intensive outpatient Program
how many days is kwanzaa celebrated for?
7 days
Spending more time, energy, or money than intended on obtaining or using substances.
Compulsion or loss of control
What is having an intense, persistent fear of being judged, scrutinized, or humiliated in social situations, leading to significant distress or avoidance that disrupts daily life, work, and relationships
social anxiety
What is a co-occuring diagnosis?
also known as a dual diagnosis, means a person has both a mental health disorder (like depression or anxiety) and a substance use disorder (SUD) at the same time,
Who is the director of Aspire?
Heather
What symbolic fried foods are eaten during Hanukkah ?
True or false: Substance use always worsens mental health symptoms.
True
What is deeply distressing or disturbing experience (physical or emotional) that overwhelms a person's ability to cope, causing significant, lasting negative effects on their mental, emotional, and physical functioning, often disrupting their sense of safety and challenging their view of the world, leading to symptoms like fear, anxiety, flashbacks, and difficulty regulating emotions
Trauma
What is integrated care?
The most effective approach which treats both disorders concurrently, rather than sequentially.
What is the name of the nutritionist? Name a dish that she created for the group?
Marisa
Name all of Santa's reindeers? ( hint: there are 9 reindeers)