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A chronic, biological brain disease -Uncontrollable craving for a substance -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence

What is addiction

100

True/False - The twelve steps (AA, NA) must be completed within one year of sobriety. 

False 

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

True/False- Statistically, long term sobriety rates are higher for those who attend private insurance treatment centers, compared to public or grant funded programs. 

False

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

A written plan that helps you recognize the signs of relapse, avoid triggers, and prevent a return to chronic substance abuse. 

What is a relapse prevention plan

200

Which principle associates with step one of alcoholics anonymous? 

Honesty

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

This medication is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.

Narcan (naloxone)

200

A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. 

Mindfulness -   Body scan, Sitting meditation, Walking meditation, Deep breathing practice

300

___________ is the fastest acting addicting drug

What is nicotine

300
Which step asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your past?
What is step four
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

When a person changes from inpatient to intensive outpatient treatment, this is referred to a change in the persons: 

Level of care 

300

What is H.A.L.T.

Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. 

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

Name three twelve step slogans

Live and let live, Keep it simple, One day at a time, Let go and let God, Principles before personalities, Progress not perfection, Keep coming back, It works if you work it, Do the next right thing....

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
The first stage of treatment
What is Detoxification
400

Describe the difference between "Sober" and "Abstinent/Not Using". 

Answers vary

500

Name 5 of the common thinking errors. (Cognitive distortions, "Stinking thinking". 

All or nothing thinking, Overgeneralization, Filtering out the Positive, Mind reading, Catastrophizing, Emotional reasoning, Labeling, Personalization, "Should" and "Must" statements

500

The only requirement for joining Alcoholics Anonymous is ________________. 

A desire to stop drinking

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
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 days.
500

Name 5 skills to overcome triggers

This is a question with many answers.