What makes an addiction?
Physically Addictive substances used daily can bring these uncomfortable physical symptoms.
The oldest known intoxicating substance used for recreational purposes.
Alcohol
A strong addictive urge that can be formed from substances
Craving
The essential Inner drive focus, and desire that brings about positive change.
Motivation
Feelings/Emotions
It takes more and more of a substance to get the same effect which then leads to the need for using larger amounts
Tolerance
Class of drugs used medically for thousands of years to relieve physical pain but is often abused.
Opiates/Opioids
This describes overall the way we present and express ourselves.
Attitude
The ability to look inside yourself and experience self-awareness.
Insight
The act of going backwards a little, but not completely relapsing.
Setback
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem
Denial
These medications can be used for Anxiety relief and to help manage detox symptoms however vital signs are monitored prior d/t ability to decrease cardiac output.
Clonidine/propranolol
Patience, Perseverance, and persistence.
something everyone needs to assist in overcoming challenging moments in their lives.
support
The uncontrollable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things
Anxiety
Desire to experience the unknown
Curiosity
This medication can be used to help assist w/ alcohol cravings. It has an extreme vomiting warning if alcohol is consumed w/ this medication.
Disulfiram
poor opinion of themselves, feelings of inadequacy
Low self - esteem
what is the number one rule in recovery?
Acceptance and surrender
The state of being an outsider or the feeling of being isolated, as from society.
Alination
Motivated by a strong need to belong
peer pressure
This Medication is used to treat dependence on narcotic drugs
Suboxone
What does SAMSHA stand for?
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration.
when leaving rehab, list some things that can be helpful to keep sobriety.
Meetings, sponsors, not being around triggers.
Insomnia.