This drug was originally used during World War II to keep troops awake and then prescribed as a diet pill.
What is methamphetamines.
100
A person does not recognize the need for change or is not considering making a change at this point.
What is precontemplation?
100
A person begins to withdraw and pull away from others.
What is isolation?
100
This is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.
What is addiction?
100
Recognizing stressors, evaluating who your supports are and are not, situations that make you feel uneasy and/or tempted to use.
What is identifying your triggers?
200
Purely from the point cost and harm to the community, which is usually considered by experts to be the most 'dangerous' drug? This is probably due to its widespread use in most places.
What is alcohol.
200
A person recognizes a problem and may be considering a change.
What are some of the reasons a person begins to use?
200
Discussing your feelings, thoughts, concerns, etc.
What is talking to a support person?
300
One contains THC (the component that allows you to get high) while the other contains very low levels of THC, but is rich in CBD (cannabidiol) which can have a beneficial value to a person's health.
What is the difference between medicinal and recreational marijuana?
300
A person recognizes the need for change and has begun taking steps to make changes.
What is action?
300
A person quits attending work regularly, participating in activities, doesn't pay bills on time, etc.
What is loss of daily structure?
300
The chemical that drug use produces in the brain creating the "high" euphoric feeling.
Who is dopamine?
300
Challenging your thinking errors/negative thinking with new and positive thoughts.
What is positive self-talk?
400
This term actually means to induce sleep, but the public often interprets it, wrongly, to mean any legal drug sometimes used illegally.
What is narcotic.
400
A person has made changes and is adjusting said change as needed, as well as begins to practice new behaviors and ways of thinking in day to day life.
What is maintenance
400
A person hangs out with old using associates and/or frequents bars and parties.
What is a return to old playmates and playgrounds?
400
Cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and C, lung disease, mental disorders.
What are some of the health concerns related to addiction?
400
A fellowship of others who are or have struggled with addiction.
What is AA/NA?
500
$263.5 million spend on this product in one year (2014)
What is alcohol?
500
A person has made changes, but begins to use again.
What is relapse?
500
A person does not participate in meetings, counseling, meet with their sponsor, etc.
What is a lack of participation in aftercare?
500
Treatment, support, medications, utilizing effective and healthy coping skills.
What are ways to treat and manage addiction?
500
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
What is (are) a sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies etc.