Mental Health
What are common symptoms of anxiety?
Excessive worry, difficulty concentrating, rapid heartbeat, shaking, impending doom, restlessness, sleep disturbances
What is the difference between lapse and relapse?
A lapse is a one time slip, while a relapse is returning to old patterns of substance use.
What substance is commonly called "Tina" ?
Methamphetamine
What is an HBCU? Why are they important?
"Historically Black Colleges and Universities"
HBCU's were founded to serve the Black community when they were excluded from most other institutions. They provide a nurturing and culturally relevant environment.
Name all current clinicians in the SAS program.
Kerry, Carol, Joselyn, Alexa, Mackenzie, Raeann, Sasha, Matthew, David, Briana, Ny'yah
(extra point for interns too)
What are co-occurring disorders?
When an individual has both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time.
What do we call it when someone starts thinking or behaving like they used to before actually using again?
Emotional or mental relapse
What is the legal amount of marijuana an individual can possess in NJ?
New Jersey state law allows adults 21 years and older to have up to 6 oz of cannabis and cannabis products in their possession. an eighth of weed.
What genre of music helped influence modern rap, R&B, and hip-hop?
Soul
What's the address for SAS?
654 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth NJ
Name three of the most common mental health disorders.
Depression, Anxiety disorders, and PTSD (accept bipolar disorder and substance use disorder as well)
Why is it important to review and update one's relapse prevention plan?
Things change overtime! By updating/adapting it ensures it stays effective.
Why do individuals often resort to self-medicating instead of seeking support from doctors, psychs, or counselors?
- shame - stigma
- finances
- accessibility
- insurance
Who was the leader in the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
Name four referral sources.
IDRC (Intoxicated Driver Resource Center), DCPP (Department of Child Protection and Permanency), BOP (Bureau of Prisons), State and Federal Probation (Court Ordered/Mandated), Self Referral, AIPU (Adult In-Patient Psychiatric Unit)
Why is medication often used alongside therapy in treatment?
Addresses both biological and psychological aspects of mental health
Medication helps stabilize brain chemistry, therapy builds coping skills, allowing individuals to engage more effectively in treatment.
What are some signs of withdrawal?
Sweating, Shaking, Seizures, Vomiting
Name three opioids and one way each is commonly used.
Heroin (injection or inhalation), Oxycodone (pill), Fentanyl (patch or powder) Percocet's (pill)
Where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his " I have a Dream" speech?
1. Memphis, Tennessee
2. Atlanta, Georgia
3. Washington, D.C
What are the different levels of care?
- Detox
- Inpatient
- Intensive Outpatient
- Outpatient
- Med management (if needed)
What are the stages of change?
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse.
What is the percentage of people that relapse after treatment?
A widely cited figure from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) indicates that 40% to 60% of people with substance use disorders relapse after treatment.
Name three trends in the U.S substance use over the past decade.
Increase in opioid overdoses, rise in marijuana among adults, decline in cigarette smoking, or increase in synthetic drug availability
Where was Black Wall Street?
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Name everyone in the room.
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