Relapse Prevention
A _______ is the sudden urge to use alcohol and/or drugs.
What is "cravings"
There is a well-known twelve step program known as this.
What is "Alcoholics Anonymous"
My problem is not as bad as people think it is. I had a small problem.
Betting on sports, buying lotto tickets, playing poker, slot machines, or roulette could develop into a _________ addiction
What is "gambling addiction".
You achieved your initial goals and are working to sustain the change fro the long term.
What is "maintenance"
________ are situations that happen that can cause chaos in your life.
What is "emergencies"
Alcohol is defined as this because it slows down how fast the nervous system works.
What is "depressant"
Sometimes I'll pretend to know a lot about alcoholism and addiction so other people will think that I know too much to have a problem.
What is "rationalizing"
Often the motivation for thrill seeking shoplifters
What is "peer pressure".
You are aware of the problem and may be considering change. You may be able to acknowledge the benefits of making the change, but are still undecided about actually doing it.
What is "contemplation"
Name 3 examples of the consequences of drug/alcohol use.
What is "legal problems, family issues, school problems, financial problems, etc".
This is what it's called when it takes more and more of the same substance to get high
When problems become so bad that I cannot deny it I find a scapegoat and tell others it is not my fault.
What is "blaming".
This usually results in spending a ridiculous amount of money.
What is "shopping addiction".
You are actively making gradual-measurable steps toward change.
What is "action"
Name one example of a consequence of relapse
What is "failing a drug test" or "Getting fired"
This Neurotransmitter is the most effected when drugs enter the brain
What is "dopamine"
Stating “I have to keep using because I can’t afford downtime to withdraw”...
What is "Excuses"
Becoming dependent on the pleasurable feelings of certain behaviors.
What is "Behavioral addiction"
You decided to make the change and are motivated to do so. You begin planning what steps you need to take to make the change.
What is "preparation"
At times you may need to include others in your emergency plan. Healthy people in your life are part of your
What is "Support system"
Anything that stimulates the desire to use/drink again. May be a thought, feeling, memory, place, or situation in which we find ourselves.
What is "trigger"
Hiding your substance or choice and claiming to not know if someone asks
What is "lying".
A type of impulse control disorder
What is "gambling"
You experience a temporary loss of progress in this stage and must determine how to stabilize yourself and continue the change process.
What is "relapse"