Addiction
What is Protracted Withdrawal.
when one has a set of cognitive (brain) dysfunctions resulting from long term use of opiates and other substance where physically one feels better but still has problems thinking clearly and can last weeks to even several months.
Hyperarousal, Optimal arousal, and Hypoarousal are all part of what?
Window of Tolerance
What does WRAP stand for
Wellness Recovery Action Plan
What are three examples of personal risk factors to consider when looking at identifying addiction potential?
Personal response accepted.
What is tolerance when looking at identifying addiction??
-You need to use more to feel the desired effect.
-The same amount doesn't do what it used to.
What is Self Care?
The ability to focus on yourself in order to create balance with self/mental health, work, life/ect.
-meditation, personal hygiene, recovery support
What I look like when Im well and what I look like when not well along with a list of my supporter can be found on what?
WRAP crisis plan
What are legal problems to consider when looking at identifying addiction?
-You have been arrested or had other legal problems as a result of drinking or using.
-You have stolen things to pay for substances.
What is withdrawal when looking at identifying addiction??
-When you don't have the substance, you are uncomfortable physically or emotionally.
-You've used a substance to help make yourself feel better when you were coming down from a substance.
What does H.A.L.T. stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
Managing Unproductive thoughts
Developing stress reduction strategies
Communicating assertivly
building supportive networks
improving self-care skills are all part of what....
Relapse prevention
What are problems in social or occupational functioning to consider when looking at identifying addiction?
-You have made mistakes at work or school because of your use.
-Your use has hurt your relationships.
-You have not been able to fulfill important role obligations as a result.
-You have lost interest in hobbies you used to enjoy to increase time using.
What are cravings when looking at identifying addiction??
-You think about substances frequently.
-Until you've acted on an urge by drinking or using, it is very hard to get it out of your head.
Give 2 examples of Seemingly Irrelevant Decisions in sobriety
- Whether to keep liquor in the house
- Going to a bar to see old friends
- Where to purchase snacks
- Planning free time after work
- Whether to go to a party where others are drinking/using
True of False
In all countries it is a rabbit that is associated with Easter?
False
Fox, Cuckoo, to name a couple others.
What is persistent use despite negative consequence when looking at identifying addiction?
-Despite your awareness of one or more negative effects on some aspect of you life or ability to function, you find yourself continuing to use.
What is loss of control when considering what to look at when looking at identifying addiction?
-You've made rules for yourself concerning how much you will drink or use but you were unable to stick to them. -You've tried to quit or cut back use but were not able to. -You've found yourself using more than you had planned to or for a longer period of time than than you meant to. -You've felt at times that you couldn't fit in or feel good without substances. -You have used substances when you were feeling upset or angry with someone. -You have experienced a blackout. -You have overdosed. -You have used a substance without knowing what it was. -The thought of running out makes you nervous.
How will you manage a situation where someone challenges or questions your sobriety over a holiday or a get together?
Assertive and honest communication
What is the 40 day period before Easter?
Lent
What is impairment or distress resulting from use when looking at identifying addiction?
-You have not taken good care of yourself because of you use.
-Using has caused or worsened existing mental health or physical health concerns.