Education
Replacing the use of one chemical for another
What is substitution?
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?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
•Medication •Behavioral therapy •Groups •Rehab •Inpatient/outpatient •Recreational •Occupational •Medical •Vocational Rehab •Music
What are treatment options?
1. People 2. Places 3. Things 4. Situations
What are triggers
Looking at your past and acknowledging your losses and the harm you have caused to yourself and others
What is a personal inventory?
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
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?
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
What are goals?
Continuing to use chemicals and not admitting to any problems due to use despite consequences
What is denial?
1.Addiction 2.Respiratory failure 3.Vomiting 4.Death 5.Drowsiness 6.Reduction of pain 7.Diarrhea 8.Very uncomfortable withdrawal
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?
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What acronym can help you remember these circumstances?
What is H.A.L.T.?
Series of thoughts and behaviors leading to the return of chemical use
What is relapse?
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?
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Series of thoughts, behaviors, and events which assist a person to grow in and maintain sobriety and continue personal growth
What is recovery?
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? (Examples: shoe polish, glue, gasoline, lighter fluid, nitrous oxide, or “whippets,” spray paint, correction fluid, cleaning fluid, locker room deodorizers)
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 days?
AT LEAST 3 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
(this is a question with many answers. Must still answer in form of question). What is (are) a relapse prevention plan, laughter, talking to friends, breath work, being with family, healthy hobbies etc.