Addic-tion
What is addiction?
Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease characterized by the inability to control, take, or use something despite harmful consequences.
what is the most important thing to do if you start feeling withdrawal symptoms?
Tell staff right away.
What does MAT stand for?
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Name one healthy coping skill
Deep breathing, exercise, journaling, talking to someone (any one)
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
What brain chemical is most associated with reward and motivation in addiction
Dopamine
Name one common symptom of opioid withdrawal.
Nausea, sweating, muscle aches, diarrhea, anxiety
Name one medication used to treat opioid use disorder.
Suboxone, Methadone, or Naltrexone
What is mindfulness?
Paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
True or False: Addiction only happens because of poor choices.
False — addiction is a brain disease influenced by genetics, environment, and behavior.
What scale is used to assess alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
CIWA (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment)
What is one benefit of group therapy in recovery?
support, shared experiences, accountability
What emotion is most commonly linked to relapse risk?
Stress
What organ filters toxins from the blood?
Liver
what term describes needing more of a substance to get the same effect?
Tolerance
What scale is used to assess opioid withdrawal?
COWS (Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale)
What is a relapse prevention strategy?
Avoiding triggers, using coping skills, calling support person
What is one warning sign of high stress?
Headaches, irritability, trouble sleeping, tension
What gas do humans breathe in to survive
Oxygen
What term describes symptoms that occur when a substance is stopped or reduced?
Withdrawal
Why is medical detox recommended for alcohol or benzodiazepines?
Because withdrawal can cause seizures or death.
What is a trigger?
A person, place, emotion, or situation that increases the urge to use.
Name one person you could reach out to when stressed.
Sponsor, family, friend, staff
What food technically never expires?
Honey