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Uncontrollable craving for the drug, loss of control- use despite negative consequences- chronic, biological brain disease- psychological dependence- physical dependence
What is Addiction.
A group for med and women who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol. EX: NA, AA.. etc.
What are 12 step fellowship.
1. the user 2. family 3. children 4. coworkers 5. parents 6. siblings 7. friends 8. community. How is this group of people related.
Who are those affected by substance abuse.
Medication - behavioral therapy - groups - rehab - inpatient/outpatient - recreational- occupational - medication - voc. rehab - music.
What are treatment options.
What are triggers.
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
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 different.
What is the Serenity Prayer
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 consequences of alcoholism.
1. Medical doctors 2. nurses 3. psychologists 4. educators 5. social workers 6. occupational 7. recreational therapists 8. music therapist 9. clergy 10. YOU!! 11. Counselors
What is treatment team
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time no matter the costs
What are goals.
" " is the fastest addicting drug.
What is Nicotine
Which step asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your past.
What is step four.
1. addiction 2. respiratory failure 3. vomiting 4. death 5. drowsiness 6. reduction of pain 7. diarrhea 8. Very uncomfortable withdraw.
What are effects of pain killers/ opiates.
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.
What is H.A.L.T
" " is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is dopamine
Live an let live, keep it simple, one day at a time, let go and let God are examples of what?
What is 12 step slogans
The following problems offer because of what drug addiction? Increase in violence and aggression - addictions- 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.
Our brain learns by " " and " ".
What is repetition and reward.
The most commonly abused drug across the nation.
what is marijuana.
Three indispensable spiritual principles in the 12 step fellowship are? ( hint think of H.O.W.)
What are honesty, open mindedness, and willingness.
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 is inhalants.
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 days.
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers.
What is a sponsor, a relapse preventions plan, laughter, service, work .... etc