Brain Chemistry
What neurotransmitter is released in the brain that is associated with pleasure?
Dopamine.
Moderate to severe drinking can cause what hormone in men to decrease?
Testosterone.
What is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique
Mindfulness.
Beyond just thinking about it or preparing to act, a person in this phase has actually begun doing something (or a lot of things) differently, and may be experimenting with expanding his or her efforts.
Action Phase.
What is step 1 in AA?
“We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable.”
T or F: The brain registers all pleasures in the same way, whether they originate with a psychoactive drug, a monetary reward, a sexual encounter, or a satisfying meal.
True.
Withdrawal from which classes of drug can lead to seizures and possibly death?
Benzodiazepines and Alcohol.
What does HALT stand for and why is it important?
Hungry Angry Lonely Tired
People in this stage are still in active use and currently have no plans to make any changes.
Precontemplation Stage
Name 3 types of Recovery Support Groups.
AA
NA
SMART Recovery
Recovery Dharma
Celebrate Recovery
Addictive drugs can release up to how many times more Dopamine in the brain?
10 times more than what is released by the natural reward process.
True or False: At one point in history, smoking tobacco was illegal.
False
What does DEARMAN stand for and when might you use it?
Describe
Express
Assert
Reinforce
Mindfulness
Appear Confident
Negociate
Individuals in this stage have managed to stay in Action mode for at least six months.
Maintenance
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
What is the Serenity Prayer.
What does PAWS stand for? Name three possible symptoms.
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
If a woman drinks while pregnant what condition may affect her child that can lead to cognitive and intellectual impairment?
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
_______ is a cognitive distortion where you only see the worst possible outcomes of a situation.
Catastrophizing
People in this stage are thinking about taking action, but aren’t quite ready or don’t know how to get started.
Contemplation
Narcan/Naloxone
T or F: Dopamine not only contributes to the experience of pleasure, but also plays a role in learning and memory — two key elements in the transition from liking something to becoming addicted to it.
True.
What is the most addictive substance known to man?
Sugar.
Temperature
Intense exercise
Paced Breathing
Paired Muscle Relaxation
People in this stage are getting ready to take action. They are more decisive, confident and committed; they’re developing a plan and may have already taken small steps.
Preparation
Name 5 strategies to prevent a relapse.
Going to a meeting
Calling a friend/sponsor/counselor
Distracting with something pleasant
Avoiding the trigger
Using coping skills