Education
What is addiction
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What are 12 Step Fellowships?
A group for men and women who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol. Ex. NA, AA, CA….etc
Who are those affected by substance abuse?
1) The user 2) Family 3) Children 4) Co-workers 5) Parents 6) Siblings 7) Friends 8) Community
What are treatment options
• Medication • Behavioral therapy • Groups • Rehab • Inpatient/outpatient • Recreational • Occupational • Medical • Voc. Rehab • Music
What are triggers
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What is a relapse prevention plan
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 the Serenity Prayer
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 are the consequences of alcoholism
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 is a treatment team
1. Medical doctors 2. Nurses 3. Psychologists 4. Educators 5. Social Workers 6. Occupational Therapists 7. Recreational Therapists 8. Music Therapist 9. Clergy 10. YOU 11. Counselors
What are goals
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
___________ is the fastest addicting drug
Nicotine
Which step asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your past?
step four
What are effects of pain killers/opiates
1. Addiction 2. Respiratory failure 3. Vomiting 4. Death 5. Drowsiness 6. Reduction of pain 7. Diarrhea 8. Very uncomfortable withdrawal
* This health professional helps educate you on healthy, safe activities that you can become involved in. * They also help you integrate healthy activities into your daily life
What are recreational therapists
What is H.A.L.T.
hungry, angry, lonely or tired.
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
Dopamine
What are 12 step slogans
Live and let live, Keep it simple, One day at a time, Let go and let God are examples of what?
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
Methamphetamine/cocaine addiction
What is Detoxification
The first stage of treatment
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
repetition and reward
The most commonly abused drug across the nation
Marijuana
Three indispensable spiritual principles in the 12 step fellowship are? (hint, think of H.O.W.)
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 what type of drugs?
inhalants
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
90 days.
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
a sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies etc.