Substance Use
This term describes needing more of a substance to get the same effect.
What is tolerance?
This is the first step in AA.
What is admitting powerlessness over alcohol?
The “fight, flight, freeze, fawn” responses all originate in this part of the brain.
What is the amygdala?
People with this mindset believe abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work
What is a growth mindset?
This technique links a new habit to an existing one, like flossing after brushing
What is habit stacking?
This is the uncomfortable physical and mental state that occurs when an addictive substance leaves the body.
What is withdrawal?
This tool (usually done with a sponsor) involves writing down people you’ve harmed.
What is a Fourth Step Inventory?
Keeping one of these written records helps track moods, triggers, and progress
What is a journal?
This opposite mindset believes talents and intelligence are fixed traits you’re born with
What is a fixed mindset?
This “S.M.A.R.T.” goal-setting acronym includes Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and this
What is Time-bound (or Timely)?
This term describes the return to substance use after a period of abstinence
What is relapse?
AA describes a “spiritual awakening” as the result of working these.
What are the 12 Steps?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing the relationship between these two things
What are thoughts and behaviors (or feelings)?
In the stages of change model, this stage comes after “contemplation” but before “action”
What is preparation?
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi coined this term for being completely absorbed in an activity
What is flow/ Flow state?
Using substances to numb painful emotions or memories is called this
What is self-medication?
AA’s only requirement for membership is this, according to Tradition Three
What is a desire to stop drinking?
The 5-4-3-2-1 technique for anxiety asks you to identify things you can see, touch, hear, smell, and this
What is taste?
This psychological principle states we pursue pleasure and avoid pain, shaping most habits.
What is the Pleasure-Pain Principle?
This “belly” breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce stress
What is diaphragmatic breathing (or deep breathing)?
This class of drugs slows down the central nervous system and includes alcohol and benzodiazepines.
What are depressants?
This slogan reminds members to focus on the present rather than worry about forever
What is “One day at a time”?
DBT, developed by Marsha Linehan, stands for this type of behavioral therapy
What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?
Carol Dweck found that praising children for this rather than intelligence promotes growth mindset
What is effort (or hard work)?
This technique involves working for 25 minutes, then taking a 5-minute break
What is the Pomodoro Technique?