Stages of Change
The third phase in Stages of Change
What is Determination or Preparation stage
Coping skill that involves accepting the craving and riding it out, knowing it will end
What is Surfing or Riding the Wave
Most common substance leading to a substance use disorder
What is alcohol
The 5 stages of addiction progression
What are first use, regular use, risky use, dependence, and substance use disorder
Needing more of a substance to produce the same high
What is tolerance
The stages of change can be described as this shape
What are emotions, thoughts, and actions
What are stimulants
Stage of progression that is marked with an increase in use
What is regular use
The signs and symptoms of a substance leaving the body is called
What is withdrawal
Obi-Wan has been clean and sober for over a year now. He uses coping skills and continues to balance his life, this stage of change is
What is maintenance
Something you put in place with friends or family to protect yourself during recovery
What is a boundary
The substance that caused the Opioid crisis
What is OxyContin
The stage of addiction where people put themselves in the most physical risk
What is Risky use
PAWS stands for
What is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Joe Dirt admits that his frequent use of whippets is unhealthy, but he does not want to stop because it is fun. This stage of change is
What is the contemplation stage
Three deep breaths or relaxation can be an example of this coping strategy
What is meditation
The most addictive substance
What is Nicotine
The kind of use that typically progresses into regular use
What is recreational or social
The stages of grief
What is denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Johnny Bravo is participating in all counseling and group activities, however, he recently drank a few weeks ago. This stage of change is
What is the action stage
The acronym in SMART goals stands for
What is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic/Relevant, Timely
What area of the brain do substances manipulate that make them so addictive
Three examples of risky use
What are drinking and driving, reusing needles, unsafe environments, blacking out, etc. (will take other examples)
The chemical in the brain that reduces natural production when other drugs are present leading to a "peak" and "crash"
What is Dopamine