Education
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction
- Lung damage - Heart disease -Fertility problems -Pregnancy complications - Type 2 diabetes - Weakened immune system - Vision problems - Poor oral hygiene
What are potential consequences of smoking
A senior member of AA or NA who has been in recovery for usually at least a year and helps you navigate membership, answer questions, work on the 12-steps, and offer accountability.
What is a sponsor
A set of simple strategies to detach from emotional pain (i.e., craving, anger, sadness).
What are grounding technqiues
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
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. Bonus points for anyone who can recite the "People Version" of the Serenity Prayer!
A practice in which an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
What is a meditation
Give three specific examples of grounding techniques. Remember the three categories: (1) Mental, (2) Physical, and (3) Soothing
Examples include: naming objects in the room, reading backwards, describing routines in great detail, math equations, changing temperature, exercising, stretching, guided imagery, mediations, listing your favorite things.
Behaviors people use to separate themselves from unpleasant events, actions, or thoughts. These psychological strategies may help people put distance between themselves and threats or unwanted feelings, such as guilt or shame.
What are defense mechanisms
Who are the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous?
Who are Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith. When Bill Wilson brought his message of hope to Dr. Bob Smith, the concept of one alcoholic helping another was formed, and Alcoholics Anonymous grew from there.
* This health professional helps educate you on healthy, safe activities that you can become involved in. * They also help you integrate healthy activities into your daily life
What are recreational therapists
(2nd acceptable answer: Wellness program director; Travis)
List 10 feeling words (not including tired, good, well, fine, bad and okay)
Think of some broad categories like, angry, happy, sad, disgusted, surprised...
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 OR a safety plan
Live and let live, Keep it simple, One day at a time, Let go and let God are examples of what?
What are 12 step slogans/mottos/sayings.
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
The first stage of treatment
What is Detoxification (aka "Detox")
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
This defense mechanism involves individuals attributing their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings and motives to another person.
What is projection
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the recommended MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is at least 90 days
1.Medical doctors 2.Nurses 3.Psychologists 4.Educators 5.Social Workers 6.Occupational Therapists 7.Recreational Therapists 8.Music Therapist 9.Clergy 10. Counselors 11. YOU
What is a treatment team
(2nd acceptable answer: Recovery team)
What therapeutic intervention helps you to challenge and overcome automatic beliefs, and use practical strategies to change or modify your behavior.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)? CBT suggests that our thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and behavior are all connected, and that what we think and do affects the way we feel.