Categories of Meth use Abstinence the good Use the bad Abuse the ugly Dependence the uglier Tolerance and Withdrawals Both occur as the body begins to adapt to continued use Need more to get the same effect ID: 1045826
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1. Process of Addiction/Dependence
2. Categories of Meth useAbstinence (the good)Use (the bad)Abuse (the ugly)Dependence (the uglier)
3. Tolerance and WithdrawalsBoth occur as the body begins to adapt to continued useNeed more to get the same effectExperience physiological symptoms without the substance in your body
4. Dopamine and rewardEating → Dopamine → PleasureWe experience motivation (desire) to eat again when hungry
5. Dopamine and Meth useUsing meth → Dopamine →Pleasure+ Negative Effects
6. Changes in the Brain
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8. Cravings:Pavlov’s Dog
9. Development of Craving Response
10. TriggersPartiesBusy day at workSpecial occasionsOther events(people; music etc.)ResponsesPleasant thoughts about methInfrequent useDopamine released and reward pathway activatedMild conditioned Response
11. Moderate Conditioned responseTriggersPartiesFriday nightsFriendsAlcohol“Good times”Sexual situationsResponsesThoughts of methEager anticipation of meth useMild physiological arousalCravings occur as use approachesOccasional use
12. Development of Obsessive Thinking
13. Strong Conditioned responseTriggersFatigueAll friendsStressBoredomAnxietyFree timeSexual arousalLonelinessResponsesContinual thoughts of methStrong physiological arousalPsychological dependencyStrong cravingsFrequent use
14. Overpowered Conditioned responseTriggersAny emotionDayNightWorkFree timeResponsesObsessive thoughts about methPowerful physiological dependenceAutomatic usePersistent paranoia
15. Development of Obsessive Thinking
16. All Downhill
17. All Downhill, but with Interruption
18. People in recovery…Need to learn and respond immediately to their triggers and risks maintain a balanced lifestyleRecovery is a process that may occur slowly. It can be difficult to live without a guarantee that a relapse will not occur.
19. Types of TriggersTriggers can relate to:PeoplePlacesThings/objectsTimesEmotional statesSounds Smells
20. Non-trigger ActivitiesSome examples:ExerciseTime with whānauSelf help/peer support groupsNew recreational activitiesCultural/faith/spiritual based activitiesMeditationStructured/monitored periods of time
21. Thought StoppingVisualisationRubber band snapRelaxationCalling someoneDelay, Distract, Decide
22. Cycle of Use
23. Who can you contact?Police – 111A&D Helpline – 0800 787 797Mental Health Line – 0800 22 33 71A&D Service – 09 470 2706Supporting Families – 0800 732 825