Substance Use Basics
What is addiction?
Continued use despite negative consequences
What is dopamine?
A neurotransmitter link to pleasure and reward.
What is motivational interview?
A counseling approach that explores ambivalence
What is IDS?
New York system monitoring impaired drivers
What is relapse?
Returning to substance use after stopping
What is experimentation ?
Trying a substance for the first time
What is the prefrontal cortex?
The part of the brain responsible for decision-making
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
Therapy focused on thoughts influencing behavior
What is LOCADTR?
Tool used to determine level of care
What are external triggers?
Environmental cues that lead to use
What is withdrawal?
Physical symptoms that occur when stopping a substance
What is a chronic brain disease?
How addiction is classified?
What is harm reduction?
Reducing risk without requiring abstinence
What is OASAS?
New York agency overseeing addiction services
What is the relapse process?
Emotional, mental and physical changes
What is the DSM-5 ?
The manual used to diagnose substance use disorders
What is the reward system?
The brain system activated by substances
What is medication assisted treatment?
Use of medication‘s like methadone or Suboxone
What is probation?
Legal supervision requiring treatment compliance
What are peer support groups?
Groups like AA or NA
What is tolerance?
Needing more of a substance to achieve the same effect
What is executive functioning?
Brain function related to judgment and impulse control
What is inpatient treatment?
24 hour structured care
What is noncompliance?
Failure to meet treatment requirements
What are coping skills?
Strategies to manage cravings and triggers