Understanding Addiction
Daily use of substances can cause these uncomfortable physical symptoms to present
Withdrawal
The oldest known abused substance used specifically for recreational purposes (even dating back to biblical times)
Alcohol
We experience these in our mind, heart and gut and it is important to learn how to manage our reaction to them
Feelings/Emotions
A strong addictive urge that can pull you in a way you may not want to go if you are not careful
Cravings
10,142 represents the number of deaths in 2019 related to this substance-induced impairment
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
It takes more and more of a substance to get the same effect which often fuels the desire and need for using larger amounts
Tolerance
The vast majority of people who use this legal plant use it as often as 10 or 20 times a day despite knowing it is the number one killer of all addictive substances in the world
Tobacco
This describes overall the way we present and express ourselves. If we have a negative one we should want to change it to grateful and positive
Attitude
Some people may try to deal with substance use issue by attempting use less, or change to a less harmful substance. If that isn’t working you may need to consider this more basic old option
Abstinence/Sobriety
(1990’s) Singer of one of the most popular grunge bands in the 1990’s shot himself in the head in 1994 at the age of 27, addicted to heroin
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem, particularly an addiction, is often referred to as this
Denial
Even though life may be spiraling out of control with dependency clearly increasing, some people may believe that they are not addicted just because they may be obtaining drugs this legal medical way
Prescription
It is important to learn to manage this uncomfortable mental health symptom which can occur when we are worried or stressed
Anxiety
They say relapse doesn’t suddenly happen out of nowhere – It’s not an event, it is often much more of a gradual _____
Process
This substance ranks the highest in addiction-related deaths in the US
Heroin/Fentanyl
Every bad choice we make can mean we have to face these later. Addiction can cause people to foolishly ignore these repeatedly
Consequences
Stimulants such as cocaine, speed and methamphetamine, when taken for long periods can induce a mental state of hallucinations and extreme paranoid delusions called:
Psychosis (or Stimulant-Induced Psychosis)
These changing temporary states of mind can be make us feel high, low and everything in between so it is important to be able to regulate these
Moods
With more severe addictions, if the withdrawal or cravings are overwhelming it may be wise to consider seeing a doctor for this form of treatment
MAT--Medication Assisted Treatment
In 2018, these 3 states had the highest number of opioid-related deaths in the US
When you spend too much, use too much or too often and life problems are steadily piling up, it is a good sign you have lost this
Control
Name the two plants that opiates and cocaine are derived from respectively
Poppy (Opiates) and Coca (Cocaine)
Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occurred earlier in life all of which is referred to as: _____
Trauma/PTSD
The number one emotional AND behavioral reason leading to relapse (for males)
Bottling up emotions (key focus on depression and frustration) AND failing to admit the need for help
Approximately 1 in _ adults in the US lived with an addict/alcoholic while growing up
5 (18%)
43% of Adults in the US have been exposed to Alcoholism in the family
Adult Children of Alcoholics