Understanding Addiction
This chronic condition affects the brain's reward, motivation, and self-control systems.
Addiction
This depressant is found in beer, wine, and liquor.
Alcohol
The process of safely removing substances from the body.
Detoxification
Friends who misuse substances may exert this influence.
Peer Pressure
A return to substance use after a period of recovery.
Relapse
Needing more of a substance to achieve the same effect.
Tolerance
These medications are often prescribed for pain but can be addictive when misused.
Opioids
A therapy that helps people identify and change unhealthy thought patterns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Adverse childhood experiences may increase this likelihood of developing a substance use disorder.
Risk
A strong desire or urge to use a substance.
Craving
Symptoms that occur when substance use is reduced or stopped.
Withdrawal
A stimulant naturally found in coffee and tea.
Caffiene
A treatment approach that combines medications with counseling and behavioral therapies.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Learning healthy coping skills can reduce this common relapse trigger.
Stress
A word used to describe someone abstaining from alcohol or drugs.
Sober
The brain chemical strongly associated with reward and reinforcement.
Dopamine
A synthetic opioid responsible for many overdose deaths due to its potency.
Fentanyl
Support provided by people with shared recovery experiences.
Peer Support
A factor that helps reduce the risk of substance misuse.
Protective Factor
A personalized strategy for identifying triggers and maintaining recovery.
Relapse Prevention Plan
Addiction is influenced by genetics, environment, and this factor related to thoughts and emotions.
Psychology
The drug class that include Xanax, Valium, and Ativan
Benzodiazepines
A long-term commitment to healthy behaviors and ongoing recovery.
Recovery Maintenance (Sustained Recovery)
Programs designed to identify these signs before problems become severe.
Early Warning Signs
The quality of taking responsibility for one's recovery goals and actions.
Accountability