Addiction Terms
Can treat narcotic overdose in an emergency situation.
Naloxone/Narcan
A common saying, "_______, places, things." can be used to describe triggering settings/situations.
People
Helps relieve anxiety, stresses, and feelings of depression. Also causes the body to release endorphins
Exercise
Treatment consists of meditation, physical activity, and __________
Group therapy/talk therapy
This counselor runs the show
Michelle
A PERSON EXPERIENCING ANXIETY, SHAKINESS, TREMORS, HEADACHES, NAUSEA, INSOMNIA, IRRITABILITY, FATIGUE, AND NIGHTMARES MAY BE GOING THROUGH THIS EXPERIENCE.
Withdrawal
Inner dialogue you have with yourself that may be limiting your ability to believe in yourself and your own abilities
Negative Self Talk
These define what you are comfortable with and how you would like to be treated by others
Boundaries
If you smoke cigarettes, this is where you should do it.
Out back
This counselor teaches yoga
Alex
The nickname for the basic foundational text of the mutual-help organization, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
The Big Book
Without a schedule or planned activities, this feeling can put you at risk.
Boredom/too much free time
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations
Mindfulness
You are expected to provide one every day of treatment
Urine screen
This counselor has a pitbull named Charles Barkley
Lindsey
Combines behavioral therapy and medications (naltrexone, methadone, etc.) to treat substance use disorders
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
When a friend tries to sway you into doing or participating in something they normally wouldn’t
Peer pressure
Feeling alone? Pick up the phone and give this person a call!
Sponsor/sober support
New Pathway is an _________ based program
Abstinence
If this counselor could do anything she would be a rally racer
Jacky
When someone drinks a large quantity of alcohol in a short amount of time
Binge Drinking
H.A.L.T. is an acronym often used to identify common triggers. What does this acronym stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Not into AA/NA? No problem! Attend one of these meetings that focuses on self-empowerment and self-reliance
SMART recovery
Need us to communicate with family/primary care physicians? Sign one of these and we'll give them a call!
Record Release form.
This counselor has studied abroad in Spain
Dr. Burke