addiciton concepts
What is the term for the brain chemical associated with pleasure and reward that is often affected by substance use?
Dopamine
one day __ ___ ___
at a time
Which neurotransmitter, apart from dopamine, plays a significant role in mood regulation and is often disrupted in addiction?
Serotonin.
What type of coping strategy involves seeking out interpersonal support, such as attending support group meetings, to manage stress and maintain sobriety?
using your support system.
What is the name of the process by which cocaine is converted into a smokable form, producing a faster and more intense high?
Freebasing.
What is the highest vocal range for a female singer?
Soprano.
What does the acronym SUD stand for in the context of mental health and addiction treatment?
Substance abuse disorder
Meeting makers ____ ___
Make it
Which neurotransmitter system, associated with anxiety and inhibition, is significantly affected by substances like alcohol and benzodiazepines?
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
What is the term for the practice of focusing on the present moment in a non-judgmental way, often used as a coping strategy in recovery?
Which drug is classified as a dissociative anesthetic and is known for its hallucinogenic effects at higher doses?
K
What was the name of the ship that transported the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
Mayflower
What is the term for the phenomenon when a person needs more of a substance to achieve the same effect they once did with less?
Tolerance
it works ____ ____ ____ ___
if you work it.
What brain process is disrupted by chronic substance use, impairing an individual’s ability to predict the outcomes of their actions?
Executive functioning.
Which coping strategy involves identifying and challenging negative thought patterns to replace them with healthier ones?
Reframing/restructuring.
What is the name of the synthetic compound that mimics the effects of THC but has been linked to severe adverse reactions, including psychosis?
K2
In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare
athena
Which brain region is primarily responsible for decision-making and impulse control, often impaired in individuals with addiction?
Prefrontal cortex
One is ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ____ _____ ___
too many but 100 is never enough.
What is the term for the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections, often a crucial factor in recovery from addiction?
Neuroplasticity
What is the term for the coping skill that involves visualizing a calm or safe place to help reduce anxiety and cravings?
Guided imagery
Which illicit drug acts as a serotonin-norepinephrine-dopamine releasing agent and is chemically similar to both stimulants and hallucinogens?
Molly, MDMA, etc.
Which dystopian novel features the concept of Newspeak and the slogan "War is Peace; Freedom is Slavery; Ignorance is Strength"?
1984.
Which part of the brain regulates the release of stress hormones and can become dysregulated due to chronic substance use?
Hypothalmus
I trade _____ _____ ____ ______.
one addiction for another.
Which brain structure is responsible for consolidating memories and is often affected by alcohol-related neurotoxicity?
Hippocampus.
What is the name of the skill that helps individuals identify high-risk situations and develop a plan to navigate them successfully?
Relapse prevention plan.
What is the term for the neurotoxic effect of methamphetamine use that leads to significant damage to dopamine and serotonin neurons?
Methamphetamine-induced neurotoxicity
which actor/actress has the most Oscars ever won?
Katherine Hepburn