Education
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction
The only requirement for membership of a 12 step program
What is "The desire to stop using"?
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?
Most treatment programs tell us that addiction is a .....?
What is a disease?
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are triggers
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
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 difference.
What is the Serenity Prayer
1)Lowered inhibitions 2)Decreased control over motor skills 3)Inability to concentrate and focus 4)Heart attack; stroke 5)Liver failure; cirrhosis 6)Kidney disease 7)Blackouts
What are the consequences of alcoholism
1.Medical doctors 2.Nurses 3.Psychologists 4.Educators 5.Social Workers 6.Therapists 7.Counselors 8.Peer Support 9.Clergy 10. YOU 11.Friends & Family
What are possible support members?
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time
What are goals
___________ is the most addictive substance?
What is heroin
Live and let live, Keep it simple, One day at a time, Let go and let God are examples of what?
What are 12 step slogans
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
Crystal meth is noted for causing horrific scarring in users, but these scars come after a long period of using the drug. There’s a street drug from Russia that puts the flesh-eating properties of crystal meth to shame.
What is ‘krokodil?
This lethal mix of pills, petrol, cooking oil, and lighter fluid literally cause the skin of its users to rot in record time.
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.
The most commonly abused drug across the nation.
What is Marijuana
Self Management and Recovery Training
What does SMART stand for in SMART recovery?
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
What does M.A.T. stand for?
Medication Assisted Treatment
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward
What are the 5 most addictive substances on earth?
What is heroin, alcohol, cocaine, barbiturates, and nicotine.
Three spiritual principles in recovery? (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 are inhalants?
Inpatient Rehab, Out-patient Rehab, Medication Assisted Treatment, Trauma Counseling, Mental Heath Counseling and Therapy
What are different treatment options?
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/safty plan