Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction?
100
A regularly attended meeting where one assumes some sort of responsibility - by doing chores, greeting etc.
What is a home group?
100
1) The user 2) Family 3) Children 4) Co-workers 5) Parents 6) Siblings 7) Friends 8) Community
Who are those affected by substance abuse?
100
1. Medical doctors 2. Nurses 3. Psychologists 4. Educators 5. Social Workers 6. Occupational Therapists 7. Recreational Therapists 8. Music Therapist 9. Clergy 10. YOU 11. Counselors
What is a treatment team?
100
People, Places, Things
What are triggers?
200
Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
200
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.
What is the serenity prayer?
200
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
What are the consequences of alcoholism?
200
When we admit/accept our behaviors. Opposite of denial.
What is taking responsibility?
200
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
What is a goal?
300
___________ is the fastest addicting drug.
What is nicotine?
300
Another addict in recovery who is willing to share his or her journey through the Twelve Steps.
What is a sponsor?
300
1. Addiction 2. Respiratory failure 3. Vomiting 4. Death 5. Drowsiness 6. Reduction of pain 7. Diarrhea 8. Very uncomfortable withdrawal
What are the effects of pain killers/opiates?
300
This one thing puts you on the road to recovery
What is the desicion to stop using?
300
HALT
What is hungry, angry, lonely, tired?
400
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction.
What is dopamine?
400
Three indispensable spiritual principles in the 12 step fellowship are? (hint, think of H.O.W.)
What is honesty, open mindedness, and willingness?
400
The following problems occur because of what? - Increase in violence and aggression - Addiction -Drug-induced psychosis - Increase in Respiratory problems - Increase in cardiovascular problems - Risk for HIV, HEP C and TB - Damage to physical appearance
What is Methamphetamine/Cocaine addiction?
400
Positive and calming thoughts that help us find serenity and peace
What is meditation?
400
Our brain learns by ___________ and __________
What is repetition and reward?
500
The most commonly abused illegal drug across the nation.
What is Marijuana?
500
Continued to take personal inventory, and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.
What is the tenth step?
500
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?
What are inhalants?
500
This is the process by which the addicted brain invents excuses that allow the person in recovery to edge close enough to relapse situations that accidents can happen.