lesson 22 part 2 Flashcards
medicine for alcohol withdrawal
benodiazepine
may be prescribed to help to deter clients from drinking
disulfiram/antabuse
a potent synthetic opiate, is used as a substitute for heroin (morphine) in some maintenance programs
methadone
narcotic analgesic whose only purpose is the treatment of opiate dependence
levomethadyl
an opioid antagonist often used to treat overdose
naltrexone
is an alpha-2-adrenergic agonist used to treat hypertension
clonidine (catapres)
Support services for adults who abuse alcohol, adults who grew up with an alcoholic, and teens affected by someone else’s problematic use of alcohol
al-anon family groups
International fellowship of people with a drinking problem that pioneered the 12-step
approach to help its members overcome their addiction to alcohol and help others to do the same
alcoholics anonymous
best therapy for alcoholics
alcoholics anonymous
Access to resources for people with mental illness and problems with substance abuse
dual diagnosis .org
'’Nonprofit treatment provider for alcohol and drug addiction’’ with information on treatment options, recovery advocacy programs, and educational opportunities in addiction counseling
hazelden betty ford foundation
Support for people with drug and alcohol use problems by facilitating ‘‘sharing of practical experiences and sobriety support’’ as an alternative to traditional 12-step programs
LifeRing
A national mental health organization that provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness programs and services
NAMI / national alliance on mental illness
Helps people combat addiction, regardless of the substance that caused it, through a 12-step program similar to that used by Alcoholics Anonymous
narcotic anonymous world service
also called substance use disorder
drug addiction
a disease that affects a person’s brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medicine
drug addiction
Support services for adults who abuse alcohol, adults who grew up with an alcoholic, and teens affected by someone else’s problematic use of alcohol.
al-anon family groups
Members share their successes and challenges in overcoming active addiction and living drug-free, productive lives through the application of the principles contained within the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of NA.
narcotics anonymous world services
