A neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to use a drug or engage in behavior that produces natural reward, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences.
What is addiction
A group for men and women who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol. Ex. NA, AA, CA….etc
What is 12 Steps
1)The user 2)Family 3)Children 4)Co-workers 5)Parents 6)Siblings 7)Friends 8)Community
Are affected by?
What is substance abuse
•Medication •Behavioral therapy •Groups •Rehab •Inpatient/outpatient •Detox
These are considered as what in treatment?
What are treatment options
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
Are referred to as what in treatment?
What is triggers
Is a biopsychological situation whereby an individual's functionality is ______________ on the necessitated re-consumption of a psychoactive substance.
What is dependent
Decreased control over motor skills, Inability to concentrate and focus, Heart attack/stroke, Liver failure/cirrhosis, Kidney disease, Blackouts
Are consequences of what Substance?
What is alcohol
1.Medical doctors 2. Nurses 3. Psychologists 4. Educators 5. Social Workers 6. Case Managers 7.YOU 8. Counselors
When in treatment are referred to as your?
What is a treatment team
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time.
50pt BONUS: What type of framework can you use?
What is goals
BONUS: S.M.A.R.T. Goals
A person's diminished response to a drug that is the result of repeated use.
What is tolerance
Which step asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your past?
What is step four
Drowsiness, Constipation, Euphoria, Nausea, Vomiting, Slowed Breathing, Death
Are consequences of what substance?
What are pain killers/opiates
Form of psychotherapy where a group of individuals with similar experiences or challenges meet regularly
What is group therapy
Set of intentional actions a person takes to protect and improve their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well being to support their journey of sobriety and recovery.
What is self care
The physical and mental symptoms that a person has when they suddenly stop or cut back the use of an addictive substance.
What is Withdrawal
Live and let live, Keep it simple, One day at a time, Let go and let God are examples of what?
What are NA/AA slogans
Increase in violence and aggression, Drug-induced psychosis, Increase in Respiratory problems, Increase in cardiovascular problems, Risk for HIV, HEP C and TB, Damage to physical appearance
Are consequences of what substance?
What is Methamphetamine/cocaine addiction
The first stage of treatment
What is withdrawal management
The ability to control one's emotions and desires especially in difficult situations
What is self control
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
Three indispensable spiritual principles in the 12 steps are?
(Hint, think of H.O.W.)
What is honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness.
Dazed/disoriented appearance, cardiac arrest, suffocation, nausea, vomiting, lack of coordination, anxiety, irritability, depression, death
Are consequences of abusing toxins...
What are inhalants?
LINKS people to services like housing, employment, medical care, etc. and ADVOCATES for clients when faced with hard situations
What is this person in your treatment team called?
What is a case manager