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Emotions in Recovery
Withdrawal Symptoms
Stages of Change / Treatment
Recovery Skills
100
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction
100

Feeling responsible or regretful for a perceived offense, real or imaginary.

What is the feeling of guilt?

100
Irritability, depression, loss of appetite, anxiety

What are the efffects of cannabis withdrawal syndrome?

100

NA, AA, 12-Step, SOS, and SMART Recovery are examples of these 

What are "support groups"?

100

1. People 2. Places 3. Things

What are environmental factors?

200

Overdoses from this CLASS of drug are growing at a faster rate than any other class of drug in the world

What are opioids / opiates

200

An emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something you feel has deliberately done you wrong.

What is the feeling of anger?

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

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?

200
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
What are goals
300

This term was coined to describe the process of associating as stimuli with a desired response 

What is "conditioning" or "classical conditioning" 

300

An emotion often associated with negative self-evaluation; motivation to quit; and feelings of pain, exposure, distrust, powerlessness, and worthlessness

What is shame?
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 opiates?

300

While often viewed as a failure from the perspective of the client, this stage of change can be a great learning experience 

What is "relapse"? 

300
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?
What is H.A.L.T.
400
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
400

These three feelings can be incredibly dangerous in recovery and can cause someone to relapse (Hint: These feelings often occur when someone lacks a social support system)

What is boredom, disappointment, and loneliness. 
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

This is the stage of treatment where an individual commits to changing their behaviors, thoughts, and environment 

What is "the action stage"?
400
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward
500
Sudafed, a decongestant used to treat congestion and the sinuses is a common ingredient in this drug 

What is methamphetamine? 

500

This describes a stage of early addiction recovery that involves feelings of euphoria and elation

What is "pink cloud syndrome"? 

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

When somebody is in this stage of change, they are often not very interested in hearing about negative consequences or advice to quit their addiction.

What is "pre-contemplation"?

500

Meditation, grounding, living in the moment, and body scans are examples of this

What is "mindfullness"