Stages of Change
Relapse
Support Systems
Understanding Addiction
Other
100

When you recognize the need for a change but aren't ready to commit

What is Contemplation

100

These types of behaviors and thoughts occur before actually using a drug or drink

What are "addictive behaviors and addictive thinking"?

100

"One ____ at a time"

What is "Day"

100

This neurotransmitter is closely linked with addiction.

What is "Dopamine"?

100

Taking a long shower, going for a walk, getting a haircut, treating yourself to an ice cream cone and staying around positive people are all examples of __________.

What is "Self-Care"

200

The "Just Do It!" Stage of Change

What is "Action"

200

The act of using a drug or alcohol after a period of abstinence is a _______ relapse

What is "Physical Relapse"

200

P______, not P_______

What is "Progress, not Perfection"

200

Someone who is abstaining from their drug of choice may be considered ________

What is "sober"

200

Name five warning signs of a potential relapse

Isolation, lying, going to old places, keeping paraphernalia, not going to treatment, skipping meetings, etc.

300

Something that can happen at any stage of change

What is relapse?

300

This type of relapse may involve glorifying and romanticizing past use, minimizing the consequences of use and creating excuses to use.

What is "mental relapse"

300

"The opposite of addiction is ___________"

What is Community

300

It is characterized by emotional ups and downs including mood swings, getting easily irritated, anxiety, trouble sleeping and difficulty focusing.

What is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)

300

Someone who is no longer using drugs or alcohol but has started to "hook up" with multiple partners a week due to an increased desire for intimacy could be considered ______________.

What is "cross-addicted"?

Cross-addiction happens when a person stops one addictive habit and replaces it with a new substance or compulsive behavior.  

400

Bob is a long time drinker.  He drinks a six pack every night and has no plan to change that since he works hard every day and deserves the reward. Bob is in the ______ Stage of Change

What is "Precontemplation"

400

Allowing feelings to build up in early without appropriately managing them could be considered a _________ relapse

What is "Emotional Relapse"

400

Name two peer support programs OTHER THAN AA or NA.

Smart Recovery, Dharma Recovery, Refuge Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, etc. 

400

Addiction has both __________ and __________ components.

What are "biological" and "environmental"

400

__________  ____________ are designed to keep you safe. They involve being comfortable saying no and staying true to your personal values.

What are "Healthy Boundaries"

500

Suzy has been sober from cocaine use for the past year.  About 3 months ago, she used cocaine one time and immediately sought treatment.  She is currently in IOP and has not used cocaine or any other substances since that use.  Suzy is in the ________ Stage of Change.

What is "Action"

500

John has been sober for 3 months.  He has been working full time and keeps getting asked to do overtime on the weekends.  He feels tired all the time and is frustrated that he never seems to get a break.  He goes to AA meetings every day and shares each time, always talks about how hard he works on his sobriety. He never shares that he is struggling to manage his cravings.  John is MOST likely to be experiencing a _______ relapse

What is "Emotional Relapse"

500

This national organization provides sober recreation opportunities throughout the United States

What is "The Phoenix"

500

This is the FIRST thing to do if someone is experiencing an overdose

What is "Call 911"

500

This WRITTEN document might include your personal warning signs, behaviors and thinking patterns, your personal coping skills, phone numbers and resources, and short and long term goals.

What is a "Relapse Prevention Plan"?

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