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Final Q Chapter 10
Final Questions for Ch10 Substance Abuse
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Substance use: | use of alcohol prescription medication, other drugs |
| Substance misuse: | use that creates health, social, legal or functional problems. |
| Substance use disorder | a clinical condition involving persistent use despite significant harm |
| Substance use exists on a continuum... | not every person who uses a substance has a addiction |
| What are some reasons why people use substances? Pt 1 | -genetics and brain chemistry -mental health conditions -trauma, violence, or adverse childhood experiences -pain disability or chronic illness -peer, family, and community influences -poverty, homelessness, unemployment, and discrimination... |
| What are some reasons why people use substances? Pt 2 | -availability of substances -attempts to cope with stress, grief or emotional distress |
| What are the effects of substance use and addiction on individuals? | psychical and mental health complications overdoes risk relationship and employment difficulties legal and financial consequences increased risk of victimization |
| What are the effects of substance use and addiction on families? | -caregiver stress -conflict and disrupted trust -child safety concerns -intergenerational trauma -increased financial strain |
| What are the effects of substance use and addiction on communities? | -pressure on healthcare and social service systems -housing and public safety challenges -stigma and social exclusion -disproportionate effects on marginalized communities |
| What is Codependency? | A term for the relationship between the user and other people. They rely on each other to meet reciprocal needs, especially unhealthy emotional needs. |
| What is an example Codependency in substance use? | Partners - "If he drinks a few beer I know he'll be way more calm and easier to talk to" Parent and Child "Here is some money for drugs so you don't have to buy them on the streets or steal something to pay for them..." |
| What is motivational Interview known to be? (think of 4 things) | -Engaging: building trust -Focusing: narrowing down specific goals/ targeting behavior -Evoking: change talk -Planning: collaborating in actionable steps The OARS Techniques |
| Relapse is part of what? | sobriety |
| What two things are co-occuring | Mental Health and Substance use |
| What is addiction? | Addiction is a brain disorder that is expressed though compulsive behavior. |
| What is harm reduction? | aims to reduce injury, illness, and death while respecting individual autonomy. |
| What is an example of harm reduction? | Giving someone clean needles to use substances more safely (syringe service programs) Drug-checking services overdoes education and safer-use education connections to treatment and recovery |
| What are the types of Substance Addiction? | -Alcohol -Nicotine and Tobacco -Opioid -Stimulant -Cannabis -sedative, hypnotic or anti-anxiety meds -hallucinogen and other drug |
| What are some examples of screening and assessment tools? | SBIRT -screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment AUDIT- screens for risky or harmful alcohol use AUDIT-C - a shorter alcohol-screening questionnaire |
| What are the four major dimensions of life that support recovery according to the SAMHSA. | Health, Home, Purpose and Community |
| What are some of the roles of a social worker for substance use and abuse? | Screening, assessment and referrals Counseling Crisis intervention case management and service coordination motivational interviewing Relapse-prevention planning housing, employment and benefits child welfare services and court and reentry |
| What are some treatment and recovery supports? | -outpatient or residential treatment -counseling and behavioral therapy -peer recovery support -med treatment -withdrawal treatment -mental health treatment -primary and preventive healthcare -housing -family invol -mutual-aide and recovery |
| What are the 4 points that make up the the OARS Technique? | -open-ended Qs -affirmations -reflective listening -summaries |
| Alcohol addiction: | Compulsive alcohol use that leads to impaired control, cravings, tolerance, withdrawal, or problems at home, school, or work. (Most commonly used substance) |
| Nicotine and tobacco addiction: | Dependence on cigarettes, vaping products, cigars, chewing tobacco, or other nicotine products. |
| Opioid addiction: | Dependence on drugs such as heroin, fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone, or hydrocodone. They carry a significant risk of overdose. |
| Stimulant addiction: | Dependence on substances that increase alertness and energy, including cocaine, methamphetamine, and some prescription drugs. |
| Sedative, hypnotic, or anti-anxiety medication addiction: | Dependence on medications such as benzodiazepines or certain sleep medications. Stopping some of these substances suddenly can be medically dangerous. |
| What are some Key Takeaways we should think about as social workers working in substance abuse and addiction? (3 total) | Medical Focus: treating addiction as a health issue Less shame: removing blame helps people feel less bad about themselves so they feel safer asking for help. Better Support: Society can build better programs and fair laws |
| What are some example of behavior addictive disorders? | -gambling -gaming -internet and social media -food related compulsive behavior -Sex or porn |