Stages of Change
This is the stage where a person recognizes a need for change, but has not yet committed to acting
What is the Contemplation Stage
Most adults require ____ to ___ hours of sleep each night
7 to 9 hours
This technique involves focusing entirely on the present moment to manage cravings and anxiety
What is mindfulness
The primary "feel good" chemical and reward neurotransmitter in the brain affected by addictive substances
What is Dopamine
A well known fellowship prayer that begins with "God, grant me the serenity"
What is the Serenity Prayer
The first step in the change process where a person is not yet considering change
What is Precontemplation
Name one consequence of not getting enough sleep
What is lack of concentration, being impatient, not motivated
An acronym standing for hungry, angry, lonely, and tired. Used to check personal triggers.
What is HALT
Because it is frequently used first by young people, marijuana is often called this type of drug
What is a gateway drug
A mentor who volunteers their time to help by sharing their experience, strength, and hope
What is a Sponsor
You experience a setback and return to your former behavior, which is treated as a normal part of the learning cycle rather than a total failure.
What is Relapse
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, ect.
An invisible fence that we enforce arround ourselves
What is boundaries
A primary, chronic disease of the brain reward, motivation, memory, and related brain circuits is referred to as _______
What is Addiction
Participants follow a structured, sequential framework focused on acceptance, personal inventory, and making amends
What is the 12-Step Program
This stage involves the overt modification of behavior, where an individual actively implements their recovery plan day to day
What is the Action Stage
Having enough of this vitamin helps with overall mental health, mood, and maintain general health.
What is Vitamin D
In the popular 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique used to manage acute anxiety, what sensory element do you identify one of?
What is things you can taste
Taking more than one drug or substance at the same time is known as this pattern
What is Polysubstance use
This is a popular nickname given to the core foundational text of Alcoholics Anonymous
What is the Big Book
During this stage, a person gathers resources, make a concrete plan, and intends to take action in the very near future (usually within the next month)
What is the Preparation Stage
What are the five categories of self care?
What is physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual
_______is a coping skill you may use in an attempt to take your mind off of worry or stress-inducing thoughts
What is Distraction
Intoxication with this specific class of stimulant drugs can cause agitation, grandiosity, diaphoresis (heavy sweating), tachycardia, and suicidal ideation
What is Methamphetamine
Step 1 requires admitting powerlessness over the addiction and recognizing that life has become _______
What is Unmanageable