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Is it possible to experience a substance use disorder related to more than one substance at the same time? (true or false)
True pg 104
Name one symptom of withdrawal from cannabis?
irritability, anger, aggression, restlessness, anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping and increased appetite. pg 115
What is one strategy to combat high-risk situations so you don't return to substances?
Example: avoiding high-risk places, saying "no", changing your phone number, talking to someone you trust, keeping yourself busy or using positive self-talk pg.123
Negative beliefs and attitudes towards individuals with substance use disorders is called ____
Stigma pg 126
What is an example of a hallucinogen?
LSD, PCP, MDMA and ketamine. pg. 115
When a person has both a substance use disorder and mental illness, they are referred to as having ____.
(2 answers are correct)
co-occurring disorders, or dual disorders. pg 104
Name an example of a sedative?
Benzodiazepines, and barbiturates pg. 116
Powerful images and strong feelings associated with anticipated substance use are called ____
Cravings pg 121
I need more tools, recourses and support to aid myself in recovery.
What type of drug is alcohol classified as?
Depressant: this means it slows down the body's functions such as heart rate, and lung functioning. pg. 115
What percent of people with a major mental illness also have a substance use disorder?
30-50 out of every 100. (30%-50%). pg. 106
In order to be diagnosed with a substance use disorder how many symptoms (out of the symptoms list on pg.113) does an individual need to experience?
Two symptoms
A negative thought such as "I'm a bad person" is what type of trigger?
Internal trigger pg 121
What two feelings can get in the way of recovery from substance use disorders?
Shame and Guilt pg. 130
Is abstinence or cutting down on substance a more effective approach for recovering from addiction?
Abstinence pg. 109
How common are substance use disorders?
15 out of 100 people develop a substance use disorder. (15%) pg 106
What is one of the symptoms of withdrawal from opioids?
Depressed mood, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, sweating, fever and difficulty sleeping. pg 116
What is an example of a high-risk situation
examples: being offered substances by family or friends, not having anything to do or being bored, feeling depressed, experiencing distressing symptoms or having difficulties sleeping pg 122
Sharing positive stories of people coping with addiction and getting into recovery is an example of what?
An effective strategy for reducing stigma pg 128
At what age do individuals develop a substance use disorder?
An individual can develop a substance use disorder at any age. pg 108.
Name two causes of substance use disorders according to the stress-vulnerability model?
Biological vulnerability & stress pg 105
What is binge drinking defined as? (how many drinks during one episode?)
consuming 5 or more drinks in one episode pg. 115
Visiting places you use to use substances is an example of what type of trigger?
External Trigger pg 121
What law protects people with mental illness from discrimination and substance use disorders?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) pg.127
What term describes an increase chance of developing a disorder due to genetics, early environmental factors or stress during childhood____
Biological vulnerability pg. 105