Statistics on Addiction
____the most commonly used substance of abuse in America.
Alcohol
_________ is a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain. It often involves physical dependence, where the body adapts to the substance, leading to tolerance and withdrawal symptoms when not using the drug.
Addiction
___at a time.
One Day
Unhealthy people, places and things can be _______ for us
Triggers
The surface level emotion we can often use to cover up loneliness, shame, frustration, sadness, disappointment, etc...
Anger
T/F: Deaths from overdose have increased or decreased since 1990?
True: they have tripled since 1990.
What are the 3 factors that contribute to developing a substance use disorder? HINT: you do an assessment on this when you enter treatment
Biological
Psychological
Sociological
____not Perfection
Progress
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
Goals
________ are the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships.
Boundaries
The percent of the 21 million Americans who struggle with addiction who actually get treatment.
10%
______is released in the brain making drug use or other addictive activities pleasurable.
Dopamine
_____stand up eight.
Fall 7 times
Our brain learns by _____ and _____.
repetition and reward
__________ is acting the same way towards yourself as you would someone else when you are having a difficult time, fail, or notice something you don’t like about yourself.
Self Compassion
This is the age range Americans are most likely to use addictive drugs.
18 to 25.
When they say addiction does not have a cure but it's a treatable illness, what do they mean?
There is no current cure for addiction, but it can be treated and kept in remission.
"The most common way people give their power up is______________"
Believing they don't have any
5 skills you can use to overcome cravings and triggers
What is: What is (are) a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, playing the tape through, deep breaths, hobbies etc
the moral code that guides our actions and defines who we are. They are what we consider important, the things that matter to our well-being and happiness.
values
______is the drug that is proven to be the fastest to get addicted to.
Nicotine
You are experiencing a state of emptiness, feelings of blah, dissatisfaction with life, and have a hard time finding pleasure in previously pleasurable experiences. What might you be experiencing?
Anhedonia
Courage isn’t having the strength to go on – it is ____________
"going on when you have no strength"
____ is the important quality to have in recovery that helps you get back up and try again when you fall.
Resilience.
positive statements that can help you to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts, when you repeat them often
affirmations