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Education
Managing the Mind
Consequences
Building Blocks of Positive Change
Recovery Skills
100
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction
100

We experience these in our mind, heart and gut and it's important to learn how to manage our reaction to them.

What is feelings/emotions

100
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?
100

The inner drive, focus and desire that brings about positive change and helps you reach your goals

What is Motivation

100
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are triggers
200
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 plan
200

It is important to learn to manage this uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things.

What is anxiety

200
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
200

The ability to look inside yourself honestly and truthfully; self-awareness

What is Insight

200

A desire or dream you have for the future that you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.

What are goals

300
___________ is the fastest addicting drug
What is nicotine
300

These changing temporary states of mind can make us feel high, low and everything in between so it's important to be able to regulate these

What is our moods

300
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
300

Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a difficult challenge; because it is harder to do alone

What is supports

300
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.
400
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
400

It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion which stems from holding on to anger or grudges.

What is resentment

400
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
400

Building insight and motivation lead to this powerful experience defined by a strong sense of positive mental stimulation to try to make things better.

What is Inspiration

400
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward
500
The most commonly abused drug across the nation
What is Marijuana
500

Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occurred earlier in life all of which is referred to as:

What is PTSD/Trauma

500
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?
500

If you find and discover this it can help you define your goals and add meaning and direction to your life

What is purpose.

500
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.