Education | 12-Step | Consequences | Treatment | Recovery Skills |
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What is Addiction
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug
-Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences -Chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological and physical dependence |
What are 12-step meetings
A group for men and women who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol. (Example: NA, AA)
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Who are Those Affected By Substance Abuse
The user, family, children, coworkers/classmates, parents, siblings, friends, community
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What are Treatment Options
-Medication
-Behavioral Therapy -Groups -Rehab -Inpatient/Outpatient -Recreational -Occupational -Medical -Vocational 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 pone numbers, and healthy coping skills.
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What is the Serenity Prayer
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
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What are the Consequences of Alcoholism
Lowered inhibitions, decreased control over motor skills, inability to concentrate and focus, addiction, heart attack or stroke, liver failure or cirrhosis, kidney disease, blackouts
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What is a Treatment Team
Medical doctors, nurses, psychologists, educators, social workers, occupational therapists, recreational therapists, music therapists, clergy, YOU, counselors
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What is a SMART Goal
A desire or dream that is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound, that you want to achieve
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What is Nicotine
_______________ is the fastest acting drug.
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What is Step 4
Which step asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your past?
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What are the Effects of Painkillers/Opiates
Addiction, respiratory failure, vomiting, death, drowsiness, reduction of pain, diarrhea, very uncomfortable withdrawal
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What is a Therapist/ Mental Health Counselor
This health professional helps you learn your triggers and healthy coping skills, as well as work with depression, anxiety, or other mental health diagnoses.
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What is HALT
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. What can help you remember these?
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What is Dopamine
______________ is the pleasure chemical in your brain that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction.
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What are 12-Step Slogans
"Live and let live"
"Keep it simple" "One day at a time" Are examples of what? |
What are Consequences of Methamphetamine/Cocaine Addiction
The following problems occur because of what?
-Increase in violence/aggression -Addiction -Drug-induced psychosis -Increase in respiratory problems -Increase in cardiovascular problems -Risk for HIV, Hep C, and TB -Damage to physical appearance |
What is Detoxification
The first stage of substance abuse treatment
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What are Repetition and Reward
Our brains learn through ___________ and __________.
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What is Marijuana
The most commonly abused drug across the nation.
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What are Honesty, Open-Mindedness, and Willingness
Three important spiritual principles on the 12-Step fellowship are? (Hint- H.O.W.)
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What are Inhalants
Bone marrow damage, liver and kidney damage, blackouts, limb spasms, hearing loss, and loss of brain cells are consequences of abusing what type of drug?
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What is 90 Days
The minimum length of time someone should stay in treatment for the best chance of staying sober
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What are sponsor/meetings, relapse prevention plan, calling a friend, family, hobbies (art, music, sports), service (doing something nice for others)
5 healthy coping skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
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