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-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What are symptoms of addiction?
A group for men and women who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol. Ex. NA, AA, CA….etc
What are 12 Step Fellowships?
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?
This type of therapy focuses on the interaction between thoughts, behaviors and emotions.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are triggers?
Information or an "emergency kit" to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, coping skills, healthy recreational activities to participate in, etc.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
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)Addiction 5)Heart attack; stroke 6)Liver failure; cirrhosis 7)Kidney disease 8)Blackouts
What are the consequences of alcoholism?
This defense mechanism can be expressed in various forms, including blaming, minimizing, rationalizing, comparing, manipulating, or flight into health.
What is denial?
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
What are goals?
___________ is the fastest addicting drug
What is nicotine?
This step asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory
What is step four?
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?
Examples of these include hot/cold flashes, shakes/tremors, poor sleep, poor appetite, Impulsivity, emotional numbness, racing thoughts, and restless legs.
What are PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms)?
The acronym of some high-risk situations to avoid: to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired.
What is H.A.L.T.?
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine?
Examples of these include "Live and let live", "Keep it simple", "One day at a time", and "Let go and let God."
What are 12 step slogans?
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?
This is the first stage of treatment
What is Detoxification?
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward?
This is the most commonly abused drug across the US after alcohol and nicotine.
What is Marijuana?
These are considered three indispensable spiritual principles in the 12 step fellowship (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 this type of drug
What are inhalants?
The MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment for the best chance of long-term recovery
What is 90 days?
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
(this is a question with many answers. Must answer in form of question still). What is (are) a sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies etc.?