Addiction Education
An uncontrollable craving for the drug, use despite negative consequences, physical dependence
Addiction
Which step states "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable."
The First Step
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are these?
Triggers
Name one stage of grief
Denial, Anger, Depression, Bargaining, Acceptance
(2000's) This artist was referred to as the King of Pop, died due to complications from prescription drugs in 2009
Michael Jackson
What are three different medications used for MAT?
Antabuse, Naltrexone (Vivitrol/Revia), Suboxone/Subutex, Sublocade, Camparal
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
The Serenity Prayer
1)Lowered inhibitions 2)Decreased control over motor skills 3)Inability to concentrate and focus 4)Addiction 5)Heart attack; stroke 6)Liver failure; cirrhosis 7)Kidney disease 8)Blackouts
Effects of Alcohol
Information to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in emergencies.
Relapse Prevention Plan
1990's) Singer of one of the most popular grunge bands in the 1900's shot himself in the head in 1994 at the age 27, addicted to heroin
Kurt Cobain
___________ is the fastest addicting drug.
Nicotine
Which step asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your past?
Step Four
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?
H.A.L.T.
Name two mindfulness activities from Monday
Eating, Reading, Conversation, Breathing
(1980's) John Belushi was a legendary actor and comedian who shocked the world when he overdosed and died from mixing cocaine and heroin in 1982 at the height of his fame. What show was he on?
Hint: Still airs today
Saturday Night Live
What is the ideal progression of treatment, starting with detox?
Detox, residential, PHP, IOP, GOP
Who is the founder of AA?
Bill Wilson
1. Addiction 2. Respiratory failure 3. Vomiting 4. Death 5. Drowsiness 6. Reduction of pain 7. Diarrhea 8. Very uncomfortable withdrawal
Effects of Opioids
5,4,3,2,1; 7,7,7; Growing Roots
These are examples of?
Grounding Skills
(1970's) This iconic musician is one of the top earning dead celebrities today, still earning over 50 million/year for his music despite dying from complications of prescription drug addiction back in 1977
Elvis Presley
The most commonly abused drug across the nation?
Marijuana
Per the 12-steps, addiction is a disease of these 3 things.
The mind, body, and spirit
Bone marrow damage, liver and kidney damage, blackouts, limb spasms, hearing loss and the loss of brain cells are consequences from abusing what type of drugs?
Effects of Inhalants
What are the 3 primary parts of the brain that we have discussed?
Cortex, Limbic System, Reptilian Brain
(2010's) This rapper grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and is best known for his debut EP Best Day Ever. He also became well known for dating Ariana Grande. He passed away from an overdose in 2018.
Hint: There's a painting of him in Adrianna's office :)
Mac Miller