Definitions
- Cravings
- Physical/Psychological Dependence
- Tolerance
- Continued use despite negative consequences
What is Substance Use Disorder (or Addiction)
IOP, PHP, inpatient, residential, detox
What are treatment options or levels of care
This part of the brain is responsible for thinking, planning, problem solving, decision making, etc.
What is the Prefrontal Cortex
Process in which the body rids itself of a drug
What is Detoxification (detox)
Buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, acamprosate, etc.
What are medication assisted treatments (MAT)
This can take 9 months to 2 years
What is Brain Healing
Higher doses of a substance are required to produce the same effect achieved during initial use
What is Tolerance
What are therapy options
_______ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
Symptoms that occur after chronic use of a substance is reduced or stopped abruptly
What is Withdrawal
Exercise, nutrition, socialization, spiritual growth, sleep
What are holistic modalities
______ ______ caused by substance use make it more difficult for people to stop using addictive substances.
What are Brain Changes