3.3.4 Treatments

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    • What does Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combine to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms?
      Medications and therapy
    • Behavioral therapies like CBT focus on changing addictive behaviors by modifying thought patterns and developing coping skills
    • Behavioral therapies require active participation and commitment from the individual.
    • Match the addiction treatment with its primary focus:
      Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) ↔️ Reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms
      Behavioral Therapies ↔️ Changes addictive behaviors
      Rehabilitation Programs ↔️ Provides structured recovery environment
      Self-Help Groups ↔️ Offers mutual support
    • Steps involved in behavioral therapies like CBT
      1️⃣ Identify negative thought patterns
      2️⃣ Develop coping strategies
      3️⃣ Change addictive behaviors
    • Motivational Interviewing aims to increase motivation for change and self-efficacy
    • Medication-Assisted Treatment may have side effects and requires regular monitoring by healthcare professionals.
    • What is a common drawback of Rehabilitation Programs?
      Can be expensive
    • Match the addiction treatment with its example:
      Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) ↔️ Methadone for opioid addiction
      Behavioral Therapies ↔️ CBT for changing negative thoughts
    • Behavioral therapies like CBT focus on changing addictive behaviors by modifying thought patterns.
    • How does CBT help individuals with drug use?
      Changes negative thoughts
    • Rehabilitation programs offer comprehensive support and therapy in a structured environment.
    • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
    • What is a primary drawback of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
      May have side effects
    • Methadone is an example of a medication used in Medication-Assisted Treatment for opioid addiction.
    • Behavioral therapies require active participation from individuals.
    • Why might behavioral therapies take time to show results?
      Addresses underlying issues
    • Match the type of addiction treatment with its key characteristic:
      Self-Help Groups ↔️ Peer-led support
      Rehabilitation Programs ↔️ Structured therapy
    • Self-help groups provide a supportive community for individuals in recovery.
    • What are the two primary forms of behavioral therapy?
      CBT and Motivational Interviewing
    • Match the behavioral therapy with its key benefit:
      CBT ↔️ Changes negative thoughts
      Motivational Interviewing ↔️ Increases motivation
    • CBT helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns.
    • Motivational Interviewing is ineffective for individuals unwilling to change.
    • What is an example of a negative thought that CBT can help an individual change?
      "I need to drink to relax"
    • Medication-Assisted Treatment combines medications with therapy to treat substance use disorders.
    • Medication-Assisted Treatment may have side effects.
    • What is a primary goal of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA)?
      Mutual support
    • Support groups like AA are accessible and free to all individuals.
    • The effectiveness of support groups varies based on individual needs.
    • Match the addiction treatment with its effectiveness:
      MAT ↔️ Highly effective for cravings
      Behavioral Therapies ↔️ Effective in changing behaviors
      Support Groups ↔️ Supportive but varies
    • What is an example of Medication-Assisted Treatment used for opioid addiction?
      Methadone
    • Behavioral therapies are very effective in changing thought patterns and behaviors.