Brain Regions
Which brain region is known as the brain’s "reward center" and plays a critical role in addiction?
What is the nucleus accumbens?
The process where an individual needs more of a substance to achieve the same effect due to repeated exposure.
What is tolerance?
What are environmental, emotional, or social cues that can lead someone back to using a substance after a period of abstinence?
What are triggers?
This type of therapy helps individuals identify and change unhealthy behaviors and thought patterns related to addiction.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Who is the director of housing at BBH?
Tamara Leonetti (I think that’s how you spell her last name lol)
This brain region is involved in decision-making and impulse control, which are often compromised in addiction.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
The brain’s ability to change and adapt its connections in response to drug use, which can reinforce addiction behaviors.
What is neuroplasticity?
**Question:** True or False: Stress is one of the most significant factors that can lead to relapse in addiction.
What is True?
Medications like methadone or buprenorphine are used in this approach to treat opioid addiction by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
What is medication-assisted treatment (MAT)?
What COLD Medication are you not allowed to take while at BBH
Tylenol PM💊
This small, almond-shaped brain structure is responsible for processing emotions and can trigger cravings under stress.
What is the amygdala?
The term for when the brain’s reward system becomes overly sensitive to drug-related cues, leading to intense cravings.
What is sensitization?
Which brain structure is heavily involved in processing stress and emotions, contributing to relapse during high-stress situations?
What is the amygdala?
This recovery approach emphasizes group support, personal responsibility, and a 12-step program.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) or Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) …. What ever yall girlies choose
What does PHP clients have to do in the morning that IOP clients do not
Blood Pressure 🩺🩻 & Temp 🌡️
This region connects the ventral tegmental area (VTA) to the nucleus accumbens, facilitating the release of dopamine during rewarding activities.
What is the mesolimbic pathway?
This phase of addiction involves feeling negative emotions when not using the substance and is driven by changes in the brain’s stress circuits.
What is withdrawal/negative affect?
Re-exposure to drug-related environments or friends is a common cause of relapse. This effect is due to the brain’s ability to form strong associations.
What is classical conditioning?
The brain’s capacity to form new connections and recover after stopping substance use is an example of what?
What is neuroplasticity?
Which therapist not teach class Friday from 9-12
PEARLY Pearl 👩🏼🏫
Long-term addiction can lead to changes in this part of the brain, which is critical for memory formation and learning.
What is the hippocampus?
This model explains addiction as a result of three interacting processes: binge/intoxication, withdrawal/negative affect, and preoccupation/anticipation.
What is the addiction cycle?
The return to substance use after a period of abstinence, often triggered by stress or exposure to cues, is known as what?
What is relapse?
This mindfulness practice, which focuses on staying present and managing stress, is increasingly used to support addiction recovery.
What is mindfulness meditation?
Name All Therapists that work at BBH
Pearl👩🏼🎓 Kelly💅. Raven👸🏾. Carly 🤦🏼♀️ & Jillian 👩🏻
(Pearls obviously the best 🩷)