The Brain
The "feel good" neurotransmitter.
What is Dopamine?
"If I slip once, I'll lose everything!"
What is Catastrophizing?
Anything (absolutely anything) that increases the likelihood of craving or using.
What is a Trigger?
The "decision maker", usually the last to develop in an adult brain.
What is the Prefrontal Cortex?
"You either support me in all my actions, or you absolute hate me."
A momentary return to previous thought patterns or behaviors.
What is a Lapse?
The "memory center", usually heavily affected by depressants.
What is the Hippocampus?
"I wished for that to happen, so it's my fault that it did happen."
What is Personalization?
The brain's reduced response to a substance over time.
What is Tolerance?
The primary "fear center" in the brain.
What is the Amygdala?
"Yes, I got the job, but there's no way they'll keep me there for too long, it's just a matter of time that I get fired."
What is Mental Filtering?
Substituting unhealthy behaviors with healthier, supportive behaviors.
What is Adaptive coping?
What is Neuroplasticity?
"I already know these groups won't help me."
A range of acute symptoms felt after stopping substance use.
What is PAWS?