Recognizing SUDs

Question 1

Profile of person with SUD

Answer 1

• perfectionistic, rigid, unapproachable yet charming
• external locus of control; denial
• dishonest

Question 2

SUD defenses

Answer 2

• anger, aggression, displacement, emotional isolation
• perfectionism, fantasy
• fear, guilt, pain, shame

Question 3

cues to recognition of SUD

Answer 3

• sick calls
• burnout
• leave early
• work alone
• frequent job changes

Question 4

Drugs and physical cues of SUD

Answer 4

• mood swings over short time periods
• euphoria
• itchy nose
• pinpoint pupils

Question 5

Alcohol and physical cues of SUD

Answer 5

• hypertension
• GI complaints
• flushing
• trance like stare
• sleeping problems

Question 6

drugs or alcohol and physical cues of SUD

Answer 6

• memory loss
• bruises
• odd eye movements
• illness
• weight loss

Question 7

social cues of SUD

Answer 7

• marital problems
• financial problems
• legal problems
• withdrawal of activities

Question 8

Substance use continue

Answer 8

low risk use
high risk use
abuse
dependence (early, crucial, chronic)

Question 9

Early dependency

Answer 9

• changes friends
• sneaking drinks or drugs
• use to cope with stress
• tolerance
• paraphernalia used

Question 10

crucial dependency

Answer 10

• job problems
• marital problems
• alienated from friends
• physical problems
• promises unsuccessfully to quit
• vague fears

Question 11

chronic dependency

Answer 11

• ongoing physical deterioration; tremors
• divorce
• incarceration
• breakdown of value system
• loses job
• loses social support system

Question 12

recovery pattern

Answer 12

• wants help
• learns SUD is a disease
• stops using
• physical and spiritual overhaul
• group therapy
• nutrition, rest, exercise
• confidence of employer
• acceptance
• ongoing help

Question 13

TWEAK

Answer 13

tolerance
others worry
eye opener
amnesia
cut down drinking