Substance Use Basics
This term describes the uncomfortable physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops using a substance.
What is withdrawal?
This term describes having both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder at the same time.
What is a co-occurring disorder?
This recovery principle emphasizes that recovery is guided by the individual, not the provider.
What is person-driven recovery?
This stage of relapse involves emotional distress such as anxiety, defensiveness, and frustration before thinking about using.
What is emotional relapse?
This mutual-help fellowship is based on a 12-step model for alcohol recovery.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
This brain chemical is heavily involved in the reward pathway and reinforcement of substance use.
What is dopamine?
This disorder is commonly associated with persistent sadness, loss of interest, and low energy.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
This principle acknowledges that people recover through different ways.
What is many pathways?
This term refers to internal or external cues that increase risk of substance use.
What are triggers?
This role in 12-step programs provides guidance and accountability.
What is a sponsor?
This term refers to needing more of a substance to achieve the same effect.
What is tolerance?
This anxiety disorder may develop after experiencing or witnessing trauma.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
This principle recognizes the importance of peer support and mutual aid groups.
What is peer support?
This coping strategy involves observing cravings without acting on them.
What is urge surfing?
This recovery model emphasizes self-empowerment and uses cognitive-behavioral principles.
What is SMART Recovery?
This federal agency publishes the 10 Guiding Principles of Recovery.
What is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration?
These medications are commonly used to treat opioid use disorder by reducing cravings and withdrawal.
What are medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) such as buprenorphine or methadone?
This principle emphasizes addressing trauma in treatment settings.
What is trauma-informed care?
This written document outlines triggers, warning signs, and coping responses.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
This concept refers to building relationships with people who support sobriety and reduce isolation.
What is a sober support network?
This diagnostic manual outlines criteria for Substance Use Disorders in the United States.
What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders?
This therapeutic approach focuses on identifying and challenging distorted thinking patterns.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
This principle states that recovery involves mind, body, spirit, and community.
What is holistic recovery?
This acronym reminds individuals to avoid being too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired.
What is HALT?
Home, health, community, and purpose.
What are the 4 Pillars of Recovery