1. Quitting/Withdrawal Dustin Clarke

2. What is Withdrawal? Withdrawal is the process of your body getting used to the absence of the drug that you used to use. Ex. Alcohol- waking up with a hangover.

3. Methods of Quitting 1.Cold Turkey- Dropping the substance. 2. Tampering Off- Cutting back on substance until the quit deadline.

4. Smoking/Tobacco Symptoms Feeling Down Trouble sleeping Grouchy Trouble thinking clearly or concentrating Decrease in Heart Rate More hungry

5. Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Shaky Hands Sweaty Mild anxiety Nausea/ Vomiting Insomnia DT- Delirium Tremens – Severe case of alcohol withdrawal. – Happens after a period of heavy drinking. – 48-96 hours after last drink.

6. Prevention Relapse- Breakdown or failure in attempt to change a behavior (constant failure). Slip/ Lapse- single mistake or short lived failure. High Risk Situation- Putting oneself in a bad situation. Triggers- Reminder of doing drug.

7. Nicotine Replacement Nicotine Gum (over the counter) $30 Nicotine Patch (over counter) $45 Inhaler (Prescription) Spray (prescription)

8. Long-Term Benefits Smoking Decreased risk of heart disease. Decreased risk of stroke. Decreased risk of cancer (mouth, throat, esophagus, pancreas, kidney, bladder) http://bcove.me/yw3yprd2 Drinking Decreased chance for long term diseases. Ex. Cirrhosis Decrease chance of brain damage from years of drinking. Decrease risk of memory loss.

9. Short-Term Benefits Smoking Lower Blood pressure. Lower Pulse Rate. Temperature of body increases slightly. Since of taste and smell begin to improve. Drinking Decrease in sleeping loss. Stronger immune system. More healthy stomach.

10. Resources Tips for Former Smokers. (n.d.). Center for Disease Control. Retrieved January 1, 2014, from http://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-websitehttp://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-website Delirium Tremens. (2014, February 26). Medline Plus. Retrieved May 1, 2014, from Alcohol Withdrawal. (n.d.). Web MD. Retrieved, from http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/alcohol-withdrawal- symptoms-treatments http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/alcohol-withdrawal- symptoms-treatments Everyday Health. (2014, January 1). Immediate and Long-Term Effects of Quitting Smoking. Retrieved January 1, 2014, from http://www.everydayhealth.com/smoking-cessation/immediate-and-long- term-benefits.aspx http://www.everydayhealth.com/smoking-cessation/immediate-and-long- term-benefits.aspx Benefits of Quitting Drinking. (2013, January 1). Access Knowledge. Retrieved January 1, 2014, from http://www.access2knowledge.org/food/what-are-the- benefits-of-quitting-drinking/http://www.access2knowledge.org/food/what-are-the- benefits-of-quitting-drinking/