Science and Addiction
Whatever the substance is, once addiction to that substance occurs for long enough this important organ drastically changes the way it functions
The Brain
This is the term for a persistent, strong, and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity
Phobia
This is the practice of regularly taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
Self Care
This term refers to the healthy ability to understand the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of another
Empathy or Empathizing
What is NOT one of the 3 main factors of why some people become addicts?
Biology - Environment - Education - Development
Education
This neurotransmitter is closely linked to the mind's reward system and is commonly associated with pleasure and reinforcement
Dopamine
This mental health disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including periods of mania and depression
Bipolar Disorder
Some people in recovery need help with past difficult life events, distressing experiences, and memories often referred to as a history of
Trauma
To maintain healthy relationships, we should identify and communicate these physical, psychological, and emotional limits to protect ourselves from being used, manipulated, or violated by others.
Boundaries
A person can't become addicted to drugs or alcohol if they only try it one time.
False
These hormones often referred to as the "feel-good" hormones, are released during activities that promote well-being, like exercise, laughter, creative expression, and socialization
Endorphins
What does the acronym PTSD stand for?
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
This evidence-based approach to maintaining recovery from addiction involves identifying triggers and warning signs and then developing specific coping strategies to avoid a return to negative behaviors
Relapse Prevention
This is the two-word term for the cooperative process of effectively resolving disputes and settling interpersonal arguments and fights in a positive manner that both sides can agree upon
Conflict Resolution
Besides tobacco, the number one thing most Americans are addicted to is?
Alcohol
This highly advanced and complex area of the human brain is associated with decision-making and impulse control, and is strongly impacted by addiction and intoxication
Prefrontal Cortex
This is the term for a sudden, intense, and overwhelming episode of fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, and sweating.
Panic Attack
This skills-based form of treatment used in substance use and mental health recovery focuses on identifying and changing thinking patterns to help change feelings and negative behaviors (Hint: also known as CBT?)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This two-word term describes when you carefully hear and focus on what another person is saying and then repeat back what you heard to confirm that you understood them
Active Listening
The use of mind altering substances before what age may have an impact on brain development?
25
The portion of the brain responds to emotion, fear, stress and discomfort
Amygdala
This mental health disorder is characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts followed by repetitive behaviors or rituals aimed at reducing anxiety.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This approach to addiction recovery focuses on minimizing the negative consequences associated with active substance use by providing tools, strategies, resources, and supports to reduce the risks and dangers associated with that use
Harm Reduction
This refers to a close and profound emotional, psychological, and physical connection between individuals. that involves a deep level of trust, respect, vulnerability, and mutual understanding.
Intimacy
______ is the use of FDA-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)