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TRUSTED TEST SOLUTIONS!
Self Help Answer: A recovery oriented process where peers share their experiences,
strengths and hope to help others overcome a variety of illnesses and behaviors.
Why self help exists Answer: exists for people who are working toward recovery or in
recovery for problems related to substance use disorders and mental health.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Answer: The most widely-used program for treating
alcoholism.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Answer: The most widely used program for help with drug
problems
Other self-help groups Answer: Cocaine anonymous
Other self-help groups Answer: Rational recovery
Other self-help groups Answer: Double trouble
Other self-help groups Answer: Dual recovery anonymous
Other self-help groups Answer: Alcoholics Anonymous
Other self-help groups Answer: Narcotics Anonymous
Inhalants Answer: Vaporized chemicals at room temperature which are inhaled through
the lungs, with quick onset of intoxication.
Initial effects of stimulants Answer: Increased energy, heart rate, blood pressure,
breathing, and reflexes. Restlessness, dilated pupils, euphoria.
Psychological consequences of Cocaine Answer: severe depression, psychotic
disorder, paranoid disorder, dementia, anxiety, lethargy.
types of inhalants Answer: volatile solvents, anesthetics, gases, nitrites
anabolic steroids Answer: causes physical harm and mental harm. Can be life
threatening and a gateway to other drug use.
What are anabolic-androgenic steroids? Answer: synthetic compounds that have
muscle building and masculinization effects. Schedule II controlled substance.
Alcohol Answer: oldest known drug (700 bc in China).
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, Neurotoxicity of alcohol use Answer: Low brain weight
Definition of Gambling Answer: to bet on an uncertain outcome
Impact of problem gambling Answer: social, legal, financial, domestic violence,
workplace, substance abuse, crime, suicide rate impacts.
Types of gamblers Answer: -Professional Gambler
-Antisocial Gambler
-Casual Gambler
-Heavy Social Gambler
-Relief-and-Escape Gambler
-Compulsive Gambler
Four descriptive symptoms of gambling Answer: Progression of behavior
Cannot accept losing
Preoccupied with gambling
Disregard for consequences
Gambling Screener Answer: South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS)
Used to determine whether there is a need for a DSM-IV assessment
Gambling Screener Answer: Lie/Bet questionnaire
Treatment for opiate addiction Answer: Detoxification
Therapeutic communities
Methadone
Medications used to treat opioid addicts Answer: Naltrexone
LAAM
Buprenorphine
Methadone
Marijuana Answer: the most commonly used illicit drug
Schedule I drugs Answer: No medical use, high potential for abuse
Heroin, LSD, PSP
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TRUSTED TEST SOLUTIONS!
Self Help Answer: A recovery oriented process where peers share their experiences,
strengths and hope to help others overcome a variety of illnesses and behaviors.
Why self help exists Answer: exists for people who are working toward recovery or in
recovery for problems related to substance use disorders and mental health.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Answer: The most widely-used program for treating
alcoholism.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Answer: The most widely used program for help with drug
problems
Other self-help groups Answer: Cocaine anonymous
Other self-help groups Answer: Rational recovery
Other self-help groups Answer: Double trouble
Other self-help groups Answer: Dual recovery anonymous
Other self-help groups Answer: Alcoholics Anonymous
Other self-help groups Answer: Narcotics Anonymous
Inhalants Answer: Vaporized chemicals at room temperature which are inhaled through
the lungs, with quick onset of intoxication.
Initial effects of stimulants Answer: Increased energy, heart rate, blood pressure,
breathing, and reflexes. Restlessness, dilated pupils, euphoria.
Psychological consequences of Cocaine Answer: severe depression, psychotic
disorder, paranoid disorder, dementia, anxiety, lethargy.
types of inhalants Answer: volatile solvents, anesthetics, gases, nitrites
anabolic steroids Answer: causes physical harm and mental harm. Can be life
threatening and a gateway to other drug use.
What are anabolic-androgenic steroids? Answer: synthetic compounds that have
muscle building and masculinization effects. Schedule II controlled substance.
Alcohol Answer: oldest known drug (700 bc in China).
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, Neurotoxicity of alcohol use Answer: Low brain weight
Definition of Gambling Answer: to bet on an uncertain outcome
Impact of problem gambling Answer: social, legal, financial, domestic violence,
workplace, substance abuse, crime, suicide rate impacts.
Types of gamblers Answer: -Professional Gambler
-Antisocial Gambler
-Casual Gambler
-Heavy Social Gambler
-Relief-and-Escape Gambler
-Compulsive Gambler
Four descriptive symptoms of gambling Answer: Progression of behavior
Cannot accept losing
Preoccupied with gambling
Disregard for consequences
Gambling Screener Answer: South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS)
Used to determine whether there is a need for a DSM-IV assessment
Gambling Screener Answer: Lie/Bet questionnaire
Treatment for opiate addiction Answer: Detoxification
Therapeutic communities
Methadone
Medications used to treat opioid addicts Answer: Naltrexone
LAAM
Buprenorphine
Methadone
Marijuana Answer: the most commonly used illicit drug
Schedule I drugs Answer: No medical use, high potential for abuse
Heroin, LSD, PSP
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