EDUCATION
Uncontrollable Craving for the Drug
Loss of Control
Use Despite Negative Consequences
Chronic, Biological Brain Disease
Physical Dependence
Withdrawal
What is ADDICTION
The User
Family
Children
Co-Workers
Parents
Siblings
Friends
Community (local, state, country, world)
Who are those IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
Medication
Behavioral Therapy
12 Step Groups
Rehab
Outpatient Treatment
Occupational
Medical
What are TREATMENT OPTIONS
What THREE things should you change in order to increase your odds of success in recovery?
What are old PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS
Tools that people use to handle the changes that happen in life, whether they be exciting, terrifying, or simply boring
What are COPING SKILLS
A serious state of mind, in which you are not affected by drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
What is SOBRIETY
Lowered Inhibitions
Decreased Control over Motor Skills
Inability to Concentrate and Focus
Addiction
Heart Attack/Stroke
Liver Failure/Cirrhosis
Kidney Disease/Colon Cancer
Blackouts
What are the consequences of ALCOHOLISM.
Medical Doctors/Nurses
Psychologists
Educators
Social Workers
Case Managers
Occupational Therapists
Music Therapist
Counselors
What is a TREATMENT TEAM
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, through effort and hard-work.
What are GOALS
The silent process in which you become grounded with your thoughts and the universe.
What is MEDITATION
_______________ is the chemical in the brain that creates pleasure, which plays a massive role in addiction.
What is DOPAMINE
Addiction
Respiratory Failure
Vomiting
Death
Drowsiness
Reduction of Pain/Increase in Pain
Diarrhea
Intense Withdrawal
What are the consequences of OPIATES/HEROIN
The First Stage of Treatment
What is DETOX
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. What acronym can help you remember these four words?
What is H.A.L.T.
Someone who no longer drinks, but in many ways continues to act as if they still do
What is a DRY DRUNK
A group for men and women who have a desire to stop using drugs and/or alcohol
What is AA/NA
Increase in Violence and Aggression
Addiction
Drug-Induced Psychosis
Increase in Respiratory Problems
Increase in Cardiovascular Problems
Risk for HIV/HEP C/ETC
Damage to Physical Appearance
What are the consequences of METH/OTHER AMPHETAMINES
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time that a person should be in treatment?
What is 90 DAYS
Anger, Sadness, Irritability, Stress, Joy, Happiness, Holidays, Vacations, Insomnia, Guilt, Shame, Dating, Co-Dependency, Boredom, Financial Success. What are these examples of?
What are TRIGGERS
I am irredeemably flawed
I am unlovable
I am bad
I am stupid
I am worthless
I am a failure
I am weak
What are COMMON CORE BELIEFS
"God Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference"
What is the SERENITY PRAYER
Wild Mood Swings
Blackouts/Memory Loss
Heavy Increase in Tolerance
Addiction
Seizures
Withdrawal Possibly Leading to Death
What are the consequences of XANAX/BENZOS
Through self-disclosure, members share their stories, stresses, feelings, issues, and recoveries. They learn that they are not alone; They are not the only ones facing the "problem"
What are SELF-HELP GROUPS
What are FIVE skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers?
What is (are): having a sponsor, having a relapse prevention plan, laughter/new memories, service work, being with family, finding new hobbies, journaling, changing people/places/things, and ETC.
Important Phone Numbers
Ways to Change Thinking
Ways to Change Attitude/Behavior
AA/NA/Sponsor Contact
Coping Skills
How to Avoid High Risk Situations
What is a RELAPSE PREVENTION PLAN