Substances Use Disorder/Addiction
Coping
Recovery
Decision-Making Model (Stop, Think, Act, Reflect)
Relapse
100

What is the term for when the body needs more of the substance to get the same effect?

What is tolerance

100

Taking deep breaths, counting to 10, or meditating are examples of what type of skill?

What are stress management techniques?

100

What is the first step in many recovery programs (such as AA)?

What is admitting you have a problem?

100

In the “Stop” step, what should you avoid doing?

What is acting impulsively?

100

What does relapse mean?

What is returning to substance use after a period of recovery?

200

What is the brain's main "reward chemical/hormone" often overstimulated by substances

What is Dopamine?

200

True or False: Coping skills only work for mental health challenges, not addiction.

False.

200

What does the acronym “AA” stand for in recovery programs?

What is Alcoholics Anonymous?

200

Which step asks you to consider possible consequences of your choices?

What is Think?

200

True or False: Relapse means recovery has failed.

False.

300

Name one short-term effect of alcohol on the brain.

What is slowed reaction time / impaired judgment / loss of coordination?

300

Exercising, journaling, and talking with a trusted adult are examples of what type of coping?

What are healthy coping strategies?

300

A supportive friend group, therapy, or a sponsor can be described as part of someone’s what?

What is their support system?

300

If you carry out your decision, which step are you in?

What is Act?

300

Stress, being around old friends who use, or going to certain places are examples of what?

What are triggers?

400

What is the medical term for when someone experiences physical or mental symptoms after stopping a substance?

What is withdrawal?

400

What type of coping skill involves identifying negative thoughts and replacing them with positive ones?

What is cognitive restructuring (or positive self-talk)?

400

Recovery is often described as a lifelong _______.

What is process or journey?

400

After you make a decision, which step helps you learn from the outcome?

What is Reflect?

400

What is one strategy to prevent relapse?

What is avoiding triggers, using coping skills, reaching out for support, etc.

500

Substance Use Disorder is diagnosed when use causes problems in what two major areas of life?

What are personal and social responsibilities (work, school, family, health, relationships)?

500

When you use hobbies, creative outlets, or sports to deal with stress instead of substances, what are you practicing?

What is adaptive coping?

500

What are the two major types of treatment commonly used in recovery?

What are behavioral therapy and medication-assisted treatment?

500

Why is this model useful in situations involving peer pressure and substances?

What is because it helps slow down decision-making and evaluate risks?

500

What is the percentage range of individuals who relapse?

What is 40%-60%.

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