Understanding Addiction
Addiction is a disease that affects this organ.
What is the brain?
This legal drug is the most commonly abused substance in the U.S.
What is alcohol?
This is the first step in any 12-step program.
What is admitting you have a problem?
Feeling upset, lonely, or hungry can be a ______.
What is a trigger?
“One day at a ____.”
What is time?
Addiction is defined by the continued use of substances despite this.
What are negative consequences?
This class of drugs includes heroin, fentanyl, and oxycodone.
What are opioids?
Talking to a trusted person in recovery for guidance.
What is working with a sponsor?
HALT stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and this.
What is Tired?
“Progress, not ____.”
What is perfection?
People often use substances to cope with this.
What is emotional pain or stress?
This drug is known for causing extreme energy and paranoia.
What is methamphetamine (meth)?
Writing down your thoughts and emotions helps with this.
What is self-reflection or emotional processing?
This phrase reminds you to consider the consequences of using again.
What is “Play the tape forward”?
“Keep coming ____.”
What is back?
True or False: Addiction is a moral failing.
What is false?
Mixing alcohol with this class of prescription drug can be deadly.
What are benzodiazepines (benzos)?
This type of meeting offers peer support and structure.
What is a recovery or support group meeting?
Keeping a regular routine and structure can help reduce this.
What is relapse risk or cravings?
“Let go and let ____.”
What is God (or Higher Power)?
This type of dependence includes both physical and psychological aspects.
What is substance dependence?
Long-term use of this stimulant can damage the heart and brain.
What is cocaine?
These are goals and plans to avoid returning to substance use.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
The three stages of relapse are emotional, mental, and this.
What is physical (or actual use)?
“Nothing changes if ____.”
What is nothing changes?