Signs and Symptoms
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
What is PTSD?
Extra 2 points: Can you name 2 other PTSD symptoms.
Behaviors you engage in to promote feelings of wellness and improve resiliency
What is self-care?
5 extra points if you can identify 5 self-care practices
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (a sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and prolonged sadness). For some, it may also include periods of psychosis (experience of delusions or hallucinations).
What is Bipolar Disorder?
This occurs when a person has more of a drug (or combination of drugs) in their body than the body can cope with
What is an overdose?
Trauma is common for individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders and mental health disorders. Name 3 different types of life events which could be traumatic.
What is: death of family member, lover, friend, teacher, or pet; divorce; physical pain or injury (e.g. severe car accident); serious illness; war; natural disasters; terrorism; moving to a new location; parental abandonment/neglect; emotional/physical/sexual abuse; witnessing a death; sexual assault (rape or other nonconsensual sexual behaviors); domestic abuse/ intimate partner violence; prison stay
Sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a "heart attack" are symptoms of _____
What is a panic attack/ Anxiety/Panic Disorder?
The _________ are emotional relapse, mental relapse, and physical relapse.
What are the three stages of relapse?
5 points if you can identify what happens in each stage
Name 3 symptoms of Depression
What is: feelings of despair and hopelessness, feeling detached from life and those around you, continued fatigue or loss of energy, feelings of sadness – crying for no apparent reason, inability to concentrate or make decisions, thoughts of suicide, changes in eating or sleeping patterns, persistent or recurring headaches, or frequent gastrointestinal upsets, Losing interest in activities that are enjoyed
____ is a drug that slows the vital activities of the body including breathing and heart rate. These drugs slow the central nervous system to produce a calming effect.
What are depressants?
2 points if you can name 2 depressants
___ is feeling bad about a specific action or behavior and ___ is feeling bad about yourself as a person
What is guilt and shame?
___________ can refer to any sort of separation, but is most commonly used to describe the group of symptoms that occurs upon the abrupt discontinuation/separation or a decrease in dosage of the intake of medications, recreational drugs, and alcohol. In order to experience the symptoms of ____________, one must have first developed a physical/mental dependence (often referred to as chemical dependency). This happens after consuming one or more of these substances for a certain period of time, which is both dose dependent and varies based upon the drug consumed. For example, prolonged use of an anti-depressant is most likely to cause a much different reaction when discontinued than the repeated use of an opioid, such as heroin. In fact, the route of administration, whether intravenous, intramuscular, oral or otherwise, can also play a role in determining the severity of _________ symptoms. There are different stages of _________ as well. Generally, a person will start to feel worse and worse, hit a plateau, and then the symptoms begin to dissipate. However, ________ from certain drugs (benzodiazepines, alcohol) can be fatal and therefore the abrupt discontinuation of any type of drug is not recommended
What are withdrawals?
These are indicators that an individual is about to relapse and may include a change in thinking- I can use again and maintain moderation; withdrawing from social network- not attending support groups, isolating from friends/family; a case of the "F&*%-it's"; and/or denial
What are warning signs/triggers?
2 points if you can identify YOUR warning signs/triggers?
These are used to manage stress and emotional challenges, particularly in difficult situations.
What are coping mechanisms?
Name 2 positive coping mechanisms and 2 negative coping mechanisms for 5 extra points.
___ ____ is a process that happens in people's minds. If a decision has been made to stop using but the addiction still has strength, the addicted part of the brain invents excuses that move the addicted person close enough to relapse
What is relapse justification?
3 points if you can name 3 relapse justifications
This technique encourages individuals to focus their attention on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
These symptoms can begin within 6 to 24 hours of stopping or significantly decreasing _____. Headache, Anxiety, nervousness or irritability, Insomnia, Excessive sweating, Upset stomach, Heart palpitations, Increased blood pressure, Increased heart rate, Hyperthermia (high body temperature), Tremor (shakiness) of hands or other body parts, Confusion, Hallucinations, Seizures, Delirium.
What are the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?
These are people that should be aware of your relapse prevention plan including your motivation for recovery, warning signs, triggers, coping skills, self-care needs and even how to approach you if they have concerns
What is a support system?
This type of coping skills involves actively addressing the source of stress. This approach seeks to change or eliminate the stressor through direct action.
What is problem focused coping?
People who are experiencing mental health difficulties sometimes _________ with drugs or alcohol. That is, they turn to substances to help them deal with their mental health difficulties. For example, people who experience anxiety may seek refuge in alcohol. People may also use drugs to elevate their mood or use drugs or alcohol to make them feel mellow and relaxed. However, ________ is often ineffective and can lead to other life and mental health issues such as getting into trouble with the law or becoming depressed after repeated use of alcohol to calm one’s nerves.
What is self-medication/ self-medicating?
A most necessary item for daily living that is also one of the biggest triggers for some.
What is having money?
Direct suicide threats such as “I want to die,” or indirect threats such as “You would be better off without me”/ personality changes or withdrawn behavior/ hoarding medication/ giving away prized possessions/ lack of interest in future plans/ isolation from friends and colleagues/ depression
What are signs that someone may be suicidal?
There are several different types of support group meetings available to individuals in recovery in addiction to Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Name 2 other types of support groups.
What are Refuge Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, SMART Recovery, Gamblers Anonymous, Co-dependents Anonymous, NAMI (Nationaly Alliance on Mental Health)?
This type of coping aims to manage emotional responses to stress rather than changing the stressors itself. It helps individuals cope with feeling of distress
What is emotion focused coping?
When an individual persists in use of alcohol or other drugs despite problems related to use of the substance, substance __________ may be diagnosed. Compulsive and repetitive use may result in tolerance to the effect of the drug and withdrawal symptoms when use is reduced or stopped. This, along with Substance abuse are considered Substance Use Disorders
What is dependance?
You can go to one of these to be with others in recovery. This can help you to remember that you can get through this. Get other people’s names and numbers to call in case of future cravings and urges. Try to get a positive person to be a temporary sponsor, and eventually try to get a long-term sponsor.
What are support groups?
Extra 2 points if you can name 2 support groups