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Education
The Brain
Consequences
Treatment
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
This is the term to describe how the brain needs more of a chemical to feel the same effects as before.
What is tolerance?
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
• Medication • Behavioral therapy • Groups • Rehab • Inpatient/outpatient AA/NA meetings
What are treatment options
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
The brain is a communications center consisting of billions of these, passing messages back and forth among different structures within the brain
Neurons
200
Symptoms can occur as soon as 4-6 hours after last use. Physical withdrawal symptoms can include: agitation, restlessness, hot and cold sweats, nausea and vomiting, muscle aches, irritability, headaches, sleeplessness, bone and joint pain
What are effects of pain killers/opiates
200
the process by which the body rids itself of a drug
Detoxification
200
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
What are goals
300
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
300
This chemical can produce similar euphoria/respiratory depression and side effects as an opioid, yet is less powerful than heroin.
Buprenorphine
300
Slurred speech Drowsiness Vomiting Diarrhea Upset stomach Headaches Breathing difficulties Distorted vision and hearing Impaired judgment Blackouts
Alcoholism
300
This reverses the depression of the central nervous system and respiratory system caused by opioids.
Naloxone/Narcan
300
This type of coping strategy involves thinking about the things in life addiction makes worse/takes away
What is Recalling Negative Consequences
400
The most commonly abused drug across the nation
Marijuana
400
cues in a person’s daily routine or environment become associated with the drug experience and can trigger uncontrollable cravings whenever the person is exposed to these cues.
FIX FIX FIX
400
The following problems occur because of what? -Increase in violence and aggression -Drug-induced psychosis -Increase in Respiratory problems -Increase in cardiovascular problems -Damage to physical appearance
What is Methamphetamine/cocaine addiction
400
This is when you tell yourself that everyone experiences addiction in their own way, and it can be manageable
What is normalizing
500
_____ is the fastest addicting drug
What is Nicotine
500
This part of the brain is the "rewards" system, and is heavily effected by drug abuse. (starts with an L).
What is the limbic system
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
This is a common type of talk therapy. You work with a mental health counselor in a structured way, attending a limited number of sessions. This technique helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
500
4 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.