SUD Basics
A chronic disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use.
What is Substance Use Disorder/ Addiction
An intense desire or urge to use a substance.
What is a craving?
The use of medications combined with counseling to treat substance use disorders, particularly for opioids and alcohol. Vivitrol is an Example.
What is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
"We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable."
What is step 1 of AA
A mood disorder that often co-occurs with substance use, characterized by persistent sadness and lack of interest in activities.
What is depression?
The need to use more of a substance to achieve the same effect.
What is tolerance?
Physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops or reduces substance use.
What is withdrawal?
A type of treatment where individuals live at a facility while receiving therapy and support for SUD.
What is residential treatment?
The process where a more experienced person in recovery (a sponsor) guides a newcomer through the 12-Step program.
What is sponsorship?
A mental health disorder characterized by extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes.
What is bipolar disorder?
The recurrence of substance use after a period of abstinence.
What is relapse?
Difficulty falling or staying asleep, commonly associated with withdrawal and early recovery.
What is insomnia?
Laughter is a natural way to boost this "feel-good" brain chemical, often depleted in early recovery.
What is dopamine?
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference."
What is the Serenity Prayer?
What is PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, often seen in those with substance use disorders.
The process of clearing a substance from the body under medical supervision.
What is detoxification?
PAWS stand for this
What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
A program that treats both a substance use disorder and a co-occurring mental health disorder.
What is a Dual Diagnosis Program?
Name at least 2 programs other than Alcoholics Anonymous that is considered a 12-step group?
What is...
-Narcotics Anonymous
-Cocaine Anonymous
-Heroin Anonymous
-Crystal Meth Anonymous
-Gamblers Anonymous
-Nar-Anon/ Al-Anon
A chronic mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, and can co-occur with substance use.
What is schizophrenia?
What organ is primarily affected by alcohol and drug use, leading to changes in decision-making, impulse control, and emotional regulation?
What is the Brain
HALT stands for this
Hungry, Angry, Lonley, Tired
Name a Stage in the Stages of Change is....
What is...
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance (Any)
The Values Honesty, Purity, Unselfishness, Love
What are the 4 Absolutes?
A feeling of worry or nervousness, often seen in people with SUD, especially during recovery.
What is anxiety?