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Chapter 11 - Substance-Related Disorders Flashcards

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substance use disorders

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alcohol and drug addiction - recurrent use of one of specific substance that leads to consequences

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10 different classes of substance use disorders

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1) alcohol
2) caffeine
3) cannibis
4) hallucinogens
5) inhalants
6) opiods
7) sedatives
8) hypnotics and anxiolytics
9) stimulants
10) tobacco

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4 general groupings of indicators

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social impairment, impairment of control over use, risky use and pharmacological criteria

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impairment of control

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taking substance in greater amounts or for longer than intended, desire to cut down or quit, lots of time spent trying to obtain or recover from the substance, craving

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social impairment

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failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, home or school - continued despite clear negative consequences on relationships

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risky use

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use when it is physically dangerous, continued use despite having a problem that is made worse by the substance

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pharmacological dependence

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tolerance and withdrawal

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tolerance

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increased amounts of substance to achieve same effect

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withdrawal

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experience unpleasant and sometimes dangerous symptoms when substance is removed from body

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which two methods of ingesting substance are the quickest to reach the brain

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inhaling and injection (IV)

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substance-induced disorders

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associated with each of the 10 drug classes, including intoxication, withdrawal, and other substances

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polysubstance abuse

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simultaneous misuse or dependence upon two or more substances

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low-risk drinking guidelines

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indication of upper limits on drinking so that drinking is not likely to lead to physical impairment

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ethyl alcohol

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effective chemical compound in alcoholic beverages - reduces anxiety, produces euphoria, and creates a sense of well-being

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Blood alcohol level

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0.08% - usual

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alcohol dehydrogenase

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breaks down alcohol - women have less of this

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what does alcohol do to your cycle of sleep

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supresses REM phase of sleep, so first part of night is good then will rebound

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Korsakoff’s psychosis

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chronic disease characterized by impaired memory and a loss of contact with reality

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fetal alcohol syndrome

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patter of facial dysmorphology, growth retardation and CNS dysfunction caused by mother’s drinking habits

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twins studies for alcohol

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male monozygotic twins are more similar in their tendencies to develop problems with alcohol abuse and dependence

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behavioral disinhibition

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people with alcohol problems tend to have a relative inability to inhibit behavioural impulses

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negative emotionality

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tendency to experience psychological distress, anxiety, and depression

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tension-reduction

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hypothesis that drinking is reinforced by its ability to reduce tension, anxiety, anger, depression and other unpleasant emotions

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alcohol expectancy theory

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drinking behaviour is largely determined by the reinforcement that an individual expects to receive from it

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behavioural tolerance

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need for a greater amount for the same effect - greatest when conditioned environmental cues are present

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acetaldehyde

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breaks down alcohol - then it is further broken down by the enzyme aldehyde hydrogenase

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short-term consequences of alcohol

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cognitive, driving, health

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long-term consequences of alcohol

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related to genetic vulnerability, frequency/duration of alcohol use, severity of and frequency of binge drinking

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Minnesota Model

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popular treatment for people who show signs of withdrawal, treatment begins in a hospital or detoxification clinic under medical supervision - abstinence is the goal

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Pharmacotherapy

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assist in detoxification to reduce the pleasurable effects associated with drinking and to produce nausea when alcohol is consumed

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antagonist drug

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targets the neurotransmitters that mediate alcohol’s effects on the rain and “blocks” the pleasurable effects of alcohol

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agonist drug

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facilitates the inhibitory action of the neurotransmitter GABA at its receptors

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antabuse

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block the action of the metabolizing enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, resulting in a buildup of it in the body

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advantage of antabuse

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helping family member regain trust in the individual’s resolve to not drink

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success of agonist drug

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depends on the compliance of the individual

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success of antagonist drug

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reduces sensation of craving

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alcoholics anonymous

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goal is complete abstinence - believe there is no cure for alcoholism - believe in “higher power” to help them

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success of alcoholics anonymous

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effective treatment for some - others find a hard time with the spirituality aspect

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behavioral treatment

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based on operant conditioning principles - treats problem drinking as a learned behavior

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contingency management

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used to manipulate reinforcement contingencies for alcohol use

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community reinforcement approach

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a spouse, friend or relative who is not a substance user is recruited to participate in the program - both learn behavioural coping skills and how to develop contingency contracts

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behavioural self-management

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teaches people with alcohol use disorder to manage their own drinking through behavioural contracting, restructuring of thoughts about drinking and have individuals recognize patters of their drinking

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brief interventions

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1-3 sessions in length offering time-limited and specific advice regarding the need to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption

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motivational interviewing

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approach that can be used with clients who present with varying levels of readiness to change their behaviour

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depressants

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inhibit neurotransmitter activity in CNS

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benzodiazepines

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more frequently prescribed for sleep and anxiety problems

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long acting forms of benzodiazepines and barbiturates

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prolonged sedation

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short acting forms of benzodiazepines and barbiturates

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used to treat insomnia

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large doses of benzodiazepines and barbiturates

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slurred speech, poor motor coordination, impaired judgement and concentration, induce sleep

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small dose of benzodiazepines and barbiturates

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long term use of benzodiazepines and barbiturates

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causes depression, chronic fatigue, mood swings, and paranoia

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dependency of benzodiazepines and barbiturates

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tolerance develops rapidly, dangerous if withdrawal occurs

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abstinence syndrome

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characterized by insomnia, headaches, aching all over the body, anxiety, and depression

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stimulants

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class of drugs that have a stimulating/arousing effect on the CNS and create their effects by influencing the rate of uptake of the neurotransmitters at receptor sites in the brain ex. cocaine

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tobacco

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stimulant drug

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short term consequences of tobacco

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minimal effects

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long term consequences of tobacco

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extensive effects

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nicotine

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CNS stimulant related to the amphetamines

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dependency on tobacco

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develops quickly

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treatment of tobacco

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psychological/pharmacological treatments

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psychological treatments for tobacco

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formal face-to-face counselling, online support groups for quitting, provision of self-help materials for quitting - goal setting, self-monitoring, reinforcement

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pharmacological treatments

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over the counter nicotine replacements and medications, block reinforcing properties, help with detoxification, reduce cravings, aversion therapy

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amphetamines

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effects on the body similar to those of adrenalin

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low doses of amphetamines

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increase alertness and allow the user to focus attention effectively

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high doses of amphetamines

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induce feelings of exhilaration, extroversion, confidence and at very high doses, restlessness and anxiety can occur

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toxic psychosis

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repeated high doses can cause hallucinations, delirium and paranoia

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physical effects of amphetamines

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increased or irregular heartbeat, fluctuations in blood pressure, hot or cold flashes, nausea, weakness, and dilation of pupils

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caffeine

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most popular stimulant drug

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opioids

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class of CNS depressants - main effects are the reduction of pain and sleep inducement ex.heroin

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endogenous opiates

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body’s natural painkillers

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exogenous opiates

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narcotics affect receptor sites located throughout the body including the CNS and bloodstream

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dependency on opioids

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withdrawal is dangerous

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methadone

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heroin replacement

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treatment for opioids

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medications, individual/group psychological programs, peer supports

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therapeutic effects of cannabis

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cancer, AIDS, glaucoma, terminal illness, chronic pain, anxiety

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amotivational syndrome

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continuing pattern of apathy, profound self-absorption, detachment from friends and family and abandonment of goals

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dependency on marijuana

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can become tolerant and dependent

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hallucinogens

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drugs that change a person’s mental state by inducing perceptual and sensory distortion or hallucinations

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effects of hallucinogens

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psychotic-like epsiodes

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factors affecting experience of hallucinogens

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personality, setting, expectations

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dependence on hallucinogens

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do not tend to cause dependence

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sex differences in addiction

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affects more men than women

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what kind of experience do women have with addictions

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“telescoping effect” - more progressive

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what are women more sensitive to in addictions

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more sensitive to rewarding effects, less sensitive to negative effects of drugs

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risk factors - biological

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family history, low sensitivity to alcohol

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risk factors - psychosocial

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impulsivity, negative/positive urgency, problematic coping strategies, positive expectations

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risk factors - social

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family acceptance of substance use, cultural permissive attitudes, availability, abuse, low SES, academic failure

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harm reduction model

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propose reducing consequences/dangerous behaviours but not necessarily quitting

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self-help

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step-by-step instructions to an individual, enabling them to carry out an established treatment protocol either independently or with minimal expert support

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mutual help groups

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support group for addictions

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self-help - personalized feedback

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assessment of current use and comparison with normative and for your age and gender

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self-help - structured interventions

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generally include numerous strategies - self-assessment, goal setting, self-monitoring, coping strategies, online forums

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effectiveness of structured interventions

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good for alcohol, questionable for cocaine

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effectiveness of personalized feedback

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questionable on it own with alcohol and gambling, effective if combined with self-help book about alcohol use

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12-Step group

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involves meetings, completing the 12 steps, obtaining a sponsor, doing service ex. AA, NA

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SMART recovery

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focus on building and maintaining motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and living a balanced life - goal is abstinence

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modern management

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goal is moderation, not abstinence

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cognitive behavioral program

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self-monitoring, goal setting, learning behavioural management skills, managing triggers, finding non-drinking activities, relapse prevention

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residential treatment

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many different programs, high variability, usually based on 12-step principles

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