Addiction
A brain disorder characterized by compulsive and impulsive patterns behaviors resulting in long term physical, psychological, and social consequences.
Addiction
When was Alcoholic Anonymous founded?
1935
What is the name of the pleasure chemical in our brains?
Dopamine
What are the most common mental health disorders in the United States?
Anxiety Disorders
What do we call strategies a person uses to deal with emotions and thoughts?
Coping Skills
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Who founded Alcoholic Anonymous?
Bill Wilson & Dr. Bob
Physical and mental symptoms that occur after the stop of something.
Withdrawal
These symptoms are associated to what disorder?
-Sadness
-hopelessness/worthlessness
-loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities
-fatigue
-changes in sleep and appetite
Major Depressive Disorder
For the best chance at sobriety, what is the minimum length of time a person should engage in treatment?
90 days
What does PAWS stand for?
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
What does H.O.W stand for?
Honesty, Open-mindedness, Willingness
What age is the human brain fully developed?
25
These symptoms are associated to what disorder...
-anger, irritability, mood swings
-anxiety/fear
-withdrawing from others
-nightmares/flashbacks
Post-trauamtic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What are the three types of supports a person should have to lead a healthy life style?
1. Natural (family/friends)
2. Community (12 step, sponsor, church, art groups, sports leagues, bands, etc)
3. Professional (counselors/therapist, doctors, specialists, dentist, etc)
These symptoms are associated to withdrawal from which substances?
-muscle aches
-excessive sweating
-difficulty sleeping
-diarrhea
-nausea and vomiting
Opiates (fentanyl, heroin, pain pills)
What step asks you take a searching and fearless moral inventory of yourself?
Step 4
What is the name of the balance chemical in our brain responsible for mood, sleep, appetite and digestion?
Serotonin
True or False: Emotions are both negative and positive.
False
A plan created to be proactive rather than reactive during recovery.
Relapse Prevention Plan
What are the 6 life domains affected by Addiction?
1. Psychological/Mental
2. Physical/Medical
3. Social (Family/Friends)
4. Legal
5. Spiritual
6. Financial
A person who has experienced what you are going through and helps you meet certain goals through support.
Sponsor
When does the brain focus on sorting/storing information, sending hormones/signals to aid in healing, and your stress level is at its lowest.
While we are sleeping
What do we call positive statements we tell ourselves to feel better and help us reach our goals?
Positive Affirmations
The biggest barrier you will face in recovery is what?
YOURSELF