Addiction Facts
What is the chemical in the brain most commonly associated with pleasure and reward?
What is dopamine?
What is the first stage of relapse: physical, emotional, or mental?
What is emotional relapse?
This type of treatment includes medication management. Including Suboxone, Sublocade, Vivitrol, Methadone, etc.
What is MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment)
Name one healthy coping skill you can use when feeling triggered.
What is deep breathing, calling a friend, journaling, etc.?
What’s the risk of comparing your recovery to someone else’s?
What is it can lead to discouragement, shame, or unrealistic expectations?
What does the term “addiction-transfer” mean?
What is developing a new addiction while recovering from another?
Name one common emotional trigger that can lead to relapse.
What is stress, anger, loneliness, etc.?
Name two roles of a relapse prevention plan in supporting recovery.
What is identifying triggers and identifying coping skills to utilize, identifying support people to call, etc..
What does the acronym HALT stand for?
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
What is one recovery goal that is not related to abstinence?
What is building self-esteem, reconnecting with family, maintaining employment, etc.?
Name one risk factor for developing an addiction.
What is genetics, trauma, mental health, environment, etc.?
What is the difference between a slip and a full relapse?
What is a slip is a one-time use without returning to old patterns, while relapse is a return to ongoing use and addictive behaviors?
What is a healthy way to deal with anger?
What is deep breathing, walk away, positive self talk, empathize, delay your reaction, etc..
True or False: Avoiding all negative emotions is a good long-term coping strategy.
What is false?
Why is connection often considered a key part of the recovery process?
What is connection reduces isolation, provides support, and promotes healing through healthy relationships and accountability?
What part of the brain is affected by addiction and controls decision-making and impulse control?
What is the prefrontal cortex?
What is one thing you can do after a relapse to get back on track?
What is reach out for support, attend a meeting, call a sponsor, etc.?
Explain the concept of "internal vs. external motivation" in treatment.
What is internal motivation comes from personal values and goals, while external comes from pressure or consequences like legal issues?
Why is distraction not always an effective long-term coping strategy?
What is because it avoids the underlying issue rather than addressing it, which can lead to unresolved stress or relapse?
How can you avoid complacency?
What is Practicing gratitude, Attend Recovery support groups regularly, Continue learning about addiction, Develop recovery support network, Peer recovery support, Gaining a sponsor
Why is addiction considered a disease and not just a bad habit?
What is because it causes measurable changes in brain structure and function, especially in reward, decision-making, and impulse control systems?
What is one way relapse can start even during successful sobriety?
What is becoming complacent, skipping meetings, or stopping self-care, etc..?
DOUBLE POINTS
Describe one barrier to treatment that women specifically may face.
What is stigma, childcare responsibilities, domestic violence, lack of women-specific programs, etc.?
Why is it important to identify your feelings before choosing a coping skill?
What is because understanding your emotion helps you choose a coping tool that actually fits the situation (e.g., anger vs. sadness)?
How can relapse be used as a learning tool in long-term recovery?
What is it helps identify triggers, weak points in the recovery plan, and gives insight for preventing future relapse?