Exam 2 Flashcards
(41 cards)
When are cravings the strongest?
When people put themselves down / When people feel overwhelmed about life
What is the purpose of having the client identify which theory (or theories) led to his addiction?
To reduce client’s sense of shame
(T/F) The recovery process assumes that the client will suffer multiple relapses
TRUE
What is/are (a) behavioral problem(s) in inexperienced marijuana users?
Some inexperienced smokers react with panic of losing control.
What are the cognitive distortions associated with Gorsky?
(1) Euphoric recall—Focusing on and exaggerating the good memories of use. Also called rosy recollection. (2) Positive expectancy—The belief that substance use will bring us pain-free pleasure, due to experiences in the early part of addiction. (3) Trigger event—Anything that causes sudden stress, pain, or discomfort. obsession—Inability to stop thinking about using. Usually fostered by euphoric recall and positive expectancy. (4) Compulsion—A feeling process that occurs in the gut. A strong, irrational desire to do something that is not in the person’s best interest. (5) Craving—A body or tissue hunger for substances.
What are the three levels of desire?
Thoughts, urges, and cravings
What are DSM4 disorders/impulse control disorders?
KLEPTOMANIA is the inability to refrain from stealing nonessential items. Prior to stealing, there is a heightened state of arousal, often experienced as tension, that is then replaced with a sense of euphoria. The intention behind the act cannot be that of anger or vengeance. PYROMANIA is the setting of fires that result in the experience of pleasure, gratification, or relief. These occurrences happen on more than one occasion and are approached with much fascination and curiosity about fire itself. There cannot be an ulterior motive behind the fire setting. TRICHOTILLOMANIA is the compulsive self-removal of one’s own hair. This resulting hair loss is noticeable to others. The individual experiences a buildup of tension prior to engaging in the behavior and then a sense of pleasure or relief once the hair is removed
What is important in a relapse prevention plan?
To identify relapse triggers and to develop a detailed, reasonable, workable plan to address the clients triggers
What was cannabis originally used to treat?
It was used medically in 2737 BC in China for gout, rheumatism, malaria, constipation, and absent-mindedness.
Does LSD lead to physical dependence?
NO
What diseases are contributed by alcohol?
Heavy alcohol use affects every organ in the body. Brain damage, liver damage, heart disease, cancer, and weakened immune system can be effects of alcohol.
How is marijuana classified?
a psychoactive, schedule-1 drug
What are symptoms of marijuana withdrawal?
Irritability, anger, aggression, nervousness, anxiety, sleep difficulty, decreased appetite or weight loss, restlessness, and depressed mood. At least one of the following physical symptoms causing significant discomfort: Abdominal pain, shakiness / tremors, sweating, fever, chills, or headache.
How is LSD absorbed into one’s system and how is it tolerated?
It gets absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract. Tolerance develops rapidly. WLSD is considered to be the most potent psychoactive agent known to man because it produces effects at such low doses.
What have amphetamines been used to treat?
Stimulation of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system, a replacement for ephedrine in the treatment of asthma, OTC inhaler for clearing stuffy noses, narcolepsy, weight-control, depression, and hyperactivity in children.
What are the types of cocaine?
Crack (freebase), powder (cocaine hydrochloride), and coca leaves (coca paste)
How were amphetamines used during WW1 & WW2?
To decrease fatigue in soldiers
What are the mechanisms of action for amphetamines?
Amphetamines resemble dopamine and norepinephrine neurotransmitters, making these the primary focus of research. Methamphetamine crosses the blood brain barrier easier but there is no known effect from this. Amphetamines, like cocaine, increase the activity of monoamine neurotransmitters (dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin) but through a different mechanism. They stimulate release of the chemicals.
What is the first step in challenging thinking?
If an addict can accept he or she has an addiction, the next step is to understand how the addiction affects his or her thinking.
What are the 12 step abbreviations?
A.A: As previously mentioned, the first 12-step support group was Alcoholics Anonymous. N.A: Narcotics Anonymous was founded in 1953 and is the second largest 12-step support group. C.A: Cocaine Anonymous is a 12-step support group that has a similar format to AA. It began in Los Angeles in 1982 and was founded by a member of AA. Dual Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step support group that was founded in Kansas in 1989 and like other support groups was adapted from AA. This group is intended for those who have been struggling with emotional and psychiatric illness, as well as addiction. What is different about this group is that in order to treat the psychiatric illness, many members may be using prescription medication (this may be frowned upon in other 12-step meetings such as AA). Alateen, serving the population aged 13–19, began in 1957. Al-anon: This is the world’s largest support group for friends and families of alcoholics.
Is there a debate on behavioral addictions?
In the field, there has been much debate on whether this type of behavior can be classified as an “addiction.” The leading objection to identifying process addiction as an addiction is that there is no ingestion of a substance, the idea being that true addiction involves an alteration of the physiological state that most likely leads to tolerance and/or withdrawal.
What are 3 essentials to addictive recovery?
Honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness
Why did the temperance movement begin and how did it move into prohibition?
The temperance movement grew in popularity throughout the early 1800s. With arriving immigrants and the popularity of cold beer and wine, the temperance movement moved toward abstinence from all alcoholic beverages. As a result of the growth of temperance toward abstinence, the idea of prohibition grew.
What are the two types of LSD trips?
(1) Expansive-unlocked secrets of the universe and (2) Constrictive-paranoid and little movement
