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 person who has gone through the 12 steps and guides a newcomer through these steps
Who is a sponsor?
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?
A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, often seen in those with substance use disorders.
What is PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
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
This mental health disorder is characterized by symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
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 early recovery.
What is anxiety?