Brain & Biology
This word means a strong urge to use a substance.
What is a craving?
This substance is commonly found in beer, wine, and liquor.
What is alcohol?
This part of the body is most affected by substances.
What is the brain?
Feeling very stressed can increase the risk of this.
What is substance use?
Identifying people, places, or feelings that make you want to use.
What are triggers?
This term means needing more of a substance to get the same effect.
What is tolerance?
This drug class includes heroin and some pain pills.
What are opioids?
This feeling can increase when someone stops using a substance suddenly.
What is anxiety (or discomfort)?
Spending time with supportive people can help prevent this
What is relapse (or substance use)?
A plan for what to do when you feel like using.
What is a coping plan?
This happens when your body feels sick after stopping a substance.
What is withdrawal?
This drug speeds up the body and can increase energy.
What are stimulants?
Substances can change how you feel, think, and make this harder to control.
What is behavior (or choices)?
This feeling (alone vs. connected) can strongly affect substance use.
What is loneliness (or isolation)?
Talking to others in recovery for shared support is called this.
What is peer support (or support groups)?
This is when someone keeps using even when it causes problems.
What is addiction (or substance use disorder)?
This drug slows down the body and can cause relaxation or sleepiness.
What are depressants?
This natural “feel-good” chemical in the brain is linked to reward.
What is Dopamine?
Doing healthy activities like exercise or hobbies supports this.
What is recovery?
This therapy focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors.
What is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)?
This word means returning to use after trying to stop.
What is relapse?
This is a commonly used drug that comes from a plant and can affect memory.
What is cannabis (marijuana)?
These are the body’s natural chemicals that help you feel comfort and connection.
What are endorphins?
Having strong relationships can act as this type of factor.
What is a protective factor?
Reducing harm even if someone is still using is called this.
What is harm reduction?