This type of treatment involves staying at a facility for a designated period of time to focus on recovery.
What is inpatient/residential treatment?
This widely abused substance is known for its sedative effects and high potential for addiction.
What is alcohol?
This term describes a significant period of abstinence from substances.
What is sobriety or clean time?
This national organization provides resources and support for individuals and families affected by substance use.
What is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)?
This term describes the process of healing and restoration of health after stopping substance use.
What is recovery or rehabilitation?
This therapy focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors related to substance use.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
This stimulant drug can cause increased energy, euphoria, and decreased appetite.
What is cocaine?
This approach emphasizes avoiding substance use for 24 hours at a time.
What is "one day at a time"?
This term describes a person who has successfully maintained long-term abstinence from substances.
What is a person in recovery or a recovering addict?
This physical activity can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being during recovery.
What is exercise or physical fitness?
This medication is commonly used to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms in individuals recovering from opioid addiction.
What is methadone or buprenorphine (Suboxone)?
This hallucinogenic substance alters perception and mood, sometimes causing spiritual experiences.
What is LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) or psilocybin (magic mushrooms)?
This stage of change model emphasizes the importance of preparing for and committing to change.
What is the stages of change model or the Transtheoretical Model?
This peer-based recovery support service offers non-clinical assistance to individuals in recovery.
What is a peer support or peer recovery program (e.g., peers in recovery, recovery coaches)?
This practice involves focusing on the present moment to reduce stress and increase self-awareness.
What is mindfulness or meditation?
This support group follows a 12-step program and emphasizes anonymity and peer support.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA)?
This opioid drug is known for its high potency and potential for overdose, contributing to a public health crisis.
What is fentanyl?
This principle involves making amends for past harms caused by substance use.
What is making restitution or making things right (amends)?
This type of counselor specializes in helping individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.
What is an addiction counselor or substance abuse counselor?
This term describes the ability to resist the urge to use substances despite cravings or triggers.
What is resilience or relapse prevention?
This therapy encourages individuals to develop coping skills and social networks to support recovery
What is motivational interviewing (MI) or contingency management?
This central nervous system depressant is commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders but can lead to addiction.
What is benzodiazepine (e.g., Xanax, Valium)?
This strategy involves identifying and avoiding situations or triggers that could lead to substance use.
What is identifying and avoiding high-risk situations or triggers?
This program provides housing and support services to individuals in early recovery.
What is a sober living or transitional housing program?
This approach emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle in recovery.
What is holistic health or wellness?