Brain Basics
This part of the brain is responsible for decision making and impulse control and is often weakened in addiction
What is the prefrontal Cortex?
Drugs can cause dopamine levels to rise up to this many times higher than natural rewards
What is 2-10 times higher
What does PAWS stand for?
Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms
What kind of situation is created when you spend time with people who are still active in their addiction?
Risky situation
Fill in the blank
Recovery is a _________ not an event
Process
Everybody Jeopardy: What is your wager for the question:
This neurotransmitter is most associated with pleasure and reward.
What s dopamine?
What is tolerance?
7-14 days after last use
What do we call, "people, places and things" that could cause relapse?
Triggers
True or false: relapse only refers to individuals who struggle with substance abuse issues?
This brain structure plays a key role in habit formation and reinforcement?
What is the basal ganglia?
This occurs when the brain requires a substance to function normally.
What is dependence?
Usually forgetfulness that leads to having a hard time retaining new information
What is memory loss
Each player, name someone you will call if you are struggling with your recovery?
name a specific person
True or false: Recovery requires more than willpower?
True, Recovery requires lifestyle changes
The system of the brain is heavily involved in emotions and motivation
What is the limbic system?
This is the uncomfortable physical and emotional response when topping a substance.
what is Withdrawl?
Are PAWS the same for all substances?
No, they are similar but not identical
Fill in the blank:
You must have _________ in order to make changes
Awareness
What are 3 things you should avoid to help prevent relapse?
People, Places and things
This part of the brain regulates basic survival functions like breathing and heart rate
What is the brainstem?
This is the intense desire or urge to use a substance.
What is a craving?
How long can PAWS last for after stopping substance use?
What is usually up to two years.
What are some ways to practice self - Care?
Eating well, exercising, supports, avoiding triggers ect.
Double Jeopardy:
Fantasizing about using, lying, looking for opportunities to use is what stage of relapse?
Mental Relapse