Withdrawal
True or false: People entering substance use treatment often detox by themselves.
True! Many people will detox in their own home rather than going to a medical facility.
Coping Skills
Name a treatment center in Cleveland (*Hint: the best one :))
The Centers!
About how many people in the United States struggle from a substance use disorder as of 2023?
48.5 million people, about 16.7% of people aged 12+.
Name a coping skill you use in moments of feeling triggered or stressed.
Working out, painting, biking, talking to a family, member, whatever works for you! As long as you gave an answer, you get the points!
What are the two drug withdrawals that can be potentially fatal?
Alcohol and Benzodiazepines.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Gamblers Anonymous are all examples of programs with this type of format that can support you in recovery.
12-Step Meetings
What does the acronym MAT stand for?
Medication Assisted Treatment
About how many people with substance use disorders struggle with co-occurring disorders?
As of 2018, 7.7 million or about 37.9% of people with substance use disorders also had co-occurring mental health disorders.
Name a person who is a sober support person for you.
A family member, friend, sponsor, peer support, counselor. If you gave an answer, you get the points!
How long is a typical detox stay?
Typically, a person can detox from substances within a weekâthough cravings and other post-acute withdrawal symptoms may persist for months or even years afterward.
The inability to control one's life because of alcohol/drug abuse or be able to stop using is called what?
Powerlessness
After completing Intensive Outpatient treatment, you are stepped down to what level of care?
Relapse Prevention
Opiates and Stimulants
Establishing rules or limits to protect your well being and security around others is called what?
Setting Boundaries
What does PAWS stand for?
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Name the three stages of relapse
Emotional, Physical, Mental
What prescriptions are used for those in recovery for Opiate use?
Naltrexone, Suboxone, Sublocade
In 2023, what was the overdose rate?
107,543 people around 2%
Name something you are going to do this week to enhance your recovery experience.
Try a new meeting, try a new hobby, anything! Any answer gets points!
A decrease in the function of the brain reward systems and an activation of stress neurotransmitters, such as CRF and dynorphin, in the extended amygdala is known as what.
Withdrawal
What are the two most common addictions in America?
Caffeine and Nicotine
What is the final step of a treatment program?
Aftercare
As of 2020, what was the federal budget for drug control?
$35 Billion
Name something that you have learned about yourself in recovery.