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ALGEE
Stages of Change Model
Substance related disorders
Types of substances
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Assess the risk of suicide and/or harm
What is A for
100
the person doesn't recognize a need to change
What is pre-contemplation
100
Substance abuse and substance dependence
What are types of substance related disorders
100
Are drugs that cause a slowing down or depression of the central nervous system
What are depressants
100
If the person is conscious: Call emergency services Don’t give food or water Reassure that help is coming If possible, determine type of substance taken Keep the person warm
What is crisis first aid for an overdose
200
Listen non-judgmentally
What is L for
200
The person has thought of the pros and cons of their substance use, but it is not sure about changing. They are not considering change within the next month.
What is Contemplation
200
A person's body becomes so accustomed to a particular substance that it can only function if the substance is present. When the substance is reduced or abruptly stopped, the person may experience withdrawal symptoms that range from mild discomfort to seizures.
What is Physical dependence
200
Include Amytal and phenobarbital. At low doses, produce a feeling of calm, drowsiness and well-being. At higher doses, they can produce sever intoxication, unconsciousness, coma and death.
What are babriturates
200
Attitudes The effective listener Verbal skills Non-verbal skills
What is listening non-judgmentally
300
Give reassurance and information
What is G for
300
The person is ready to take action to change. They may be making small changes in order to "test the waters" or they could be planning on acting within a month.
What is Preparation
300
A substance is so central to a person's thoughts, emotions and activities that it becomes extremely difficult to stop using it. The person believes that they need to use the substance in order to function effectively.
What is psychological (emotional) dependence
300
Valium and Ayivan. At very high doses, they can cause effects similar to barbiturates, including unconsciousness. They are seldom fatal in overdoses, except when mixed with other drugs or alcohol. Commonly prescribed for the management of anxiety.
What are benzodiazepines
300
They have a real medical condition Substance problems are common Some people are more prone to these problems than others
What is giving reassurance and information
400
Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help
What is the first E for
400
The person is attempting to change and is avoiding situations that might trigger their substance use.
What is Action
400
Commonly refers to having both a substance-related disorder and another mental health problem.
What is Concurrent disorder
400
Include cleaning fluids, glues, paint thinners and removers, hair and deodorant sprays, gasoline for motor vehicles, lighter fluids and medical anesthetic gases, such as ether and nitrous oxide. Also know as volatile solvents, they produce feeling of euphoria, light-headedness, exhilaration and vivid fantasies or hallucinations. Their use can result in brain damage, asphyxiation and death.
What are inhalants
400
If a person is thinking of suicide, alcohol will increase the chances that they will harm themselves or die by suicide If you determine the person is at risk for suicide, follow the actions for Crisis First Aid for Suicidal Behaviour
What is assessing the risk of suicide and/or harm
500
Encourage other support
What is the second E for
500
The person has changed and is working to prevent themselves from relapsing back to substance misuse.
What is Maintenance
500
Irritability Nausea Trouble sleeping Depressed mood or anxiousness Aches and pains
What are some of the substance withdrawal symptoms
500
Include heroin, codeine, morphine, hydromorphone, oxycodone, fentanyl, meperidine, pentazocine and propoxyphene. Produce short-term feeling euphoria and well-being and relieve pain. As pain relief, they have valuable medical use. They have a high risk of creating dependence. Because of the risk of abuse, these drugs are under the stirictest legal control.
What are opiates
500
Support groups Family and friends Self-help strategies used for other mental health problems
What is encouraging other supports