Addiction
Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease - Psychological dependence - Physical dependence
What is addiction?
A group for men and women who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol. Ex. NA, AA, CA....etc
What is 12 Step Fellowships?
A powerful, addictive, central nervous system depressant produced by fermentation of yeast.
What is Alcohol?
Needing to drink or use more drugs to experience the same effect.
What is Tolerance?
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?
What is H.A.L.T.?
Someone who guides a newcomer through the 12 stages
1) The user 2) Family 3) Children 4) Co-workers 5) Parents 6) Siblings 7) Friends 8) Community
Who is affected by substance abuse?
Or Support System
Bone marrow damage, liver and kidney damage, blackouts, limb spasms,hearing loss and the loss of brain cells
What are inhalants?
An event that seeks to increase an addict's desire to quit by confronting them.
What is an Intervention?
This step asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your past
What is step 4?
People, Places, Things
What are triggers?
1) Lowered inhibitions 2) Decreased control over motor skills 3) Inability to concentrate and focus 4) Addiction 5) Heart attack; stroke 6) Liver failure; cirrhosis 7) Kidney disease 8) Blackouts
What are alcoholism's side effects?
Live and let live; Keep it simple; one day at a time; let go and let God are examples.
The first stage of treatment
What is detoxification?
Addiction, Respiratory failure, Vomiting, Death, Drowsiness, temporary reduction of pain, Diarhea, Very uncomfortable withdrawal
What are side effects of pain killers/opiates?
Three of the main spiritual principles in the 12 step fellowship. (Hint: H.O.W.)
What are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 days?
1) Potential increase in violence and aggression 2) Addiction 3) Drug-induced psychosis 4) Increase in Respiratory problems 5) HEP C and TB 6) Damage to physical appearance
What is Methampetamine/Cocaine addiction