Terminology
Theories
Relapse Protection
AA/NA
Cross Addiction
100

A complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive use of a substance despite harmful consequences

Addiction

100

This theory of addiction presents addiction as a moral failure. 

Religious Theory

100

Events, circumstances, people, places, things that increase the desire to use.  

Trigger

100

The opposite of acceptance. A symptom that an alcoholic or addict is still suffering, and has not yet given themselves over to their Higher Power

Denial

100

If someone has had an addiction to one substance they may transfer this addiction to another substance or behavior in an effort to mask feelings, to feel better, to avoid things, etc.

Cross Addiction

200

The act of not using/drinking

Sobriety or Abstinence

200

People who struggle with addiction do so because their brains respond to drugs and alcohol differently than those who do not develop addictions.

 Neurobiology - Brain (Biological Theory) 

200

A Desire To Experience the Positive Effects of Drug/Alcohol

Craving

200

A member who has been a part of the group for a fair amount of time, meaning they have been sober for some time, who takes a newcomer under their wing.

Sponsor

200

This process is about changing addictive behavior with new ways of thinking, acting, and behaving to promote effective and healthy coping skills.

Individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.

Recovery

300

Places and events where relapse is more likely to occur.

High Risk Situation

300

Addiction is a result of conditioned response to a stimuli. Once the brain learns its reward, it repeats the behavior and is reinforced.

Behavioral Theory

300

The Process of

1. Recognize Craving

2. Accept Craving as Normal

3. Talk It Through

4. Remember Cravings are Time-Limited

Extinction Techniques that can lead to long-term extinction of cravings and urges to use because you are actually dealing with it as opposed to distracting yourself.

300

The organization was created to help families and loved ones of alcoholics find their own recovery

Al-Anon/Alateen

300

People who suffer from addiction have a dysregulation of this neurotransmitter in the limbic system of their brains and This dysregulation leaves the brain unable to tell the difference between substances.

Dopamine

400

Relapse Prevention

Taking necessary steps to avoid using/drinking environments, situations and behaviors by openly talking about triggers, relapse warning signs and high risk situations with a sober support team and using new skills to combat thoughts and behaviors that lead to using/drinking.

400

Addiction is the result of Families, relationships, teachers, interrelationships, community, culture, context, and life changes affect how we perceive the world and what is acceptable behavior.

Environmental theory

400

1.Euphoric Recall

2.Awfulizing Abstinence

3.Magical Thinking about Use

4. Denial & Evasion

Psychological Setups for Cravings

400

Set of guiding principles that help members recognize their errors, make amends, and learn to live a new life.

12 Steps

400

Denial, lying, minimizing, rationalizing, sneaking, hiding, loss of control, negative consequences

Addictive Symptoms.

500

Very common Relapse Warning Sign

HALT

Hungry • Angry • Lonely • Tired

500

Complicated, multifaceted, and most likely a Combination of Biological Psychological and Social Factors

Addiction

500

How to stop Craving Episodes - 5 D’s

1.Delay

2.Distract

3.Discuss

4.Drink - Hydrate

5.Deep Breath

500

The fundamental text of Narcotics Anonymous. It is composed of two books. The first book includes the twelve steps and traditions of the NA program, and the second includes personal stories from the NA community.

The Basic Text

500

The best chance for successful recovery is

Total abstinence. 

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