Relapse Prevention
What is a trigger?
A person, place, or situation that increases the urge to use substances.
This is the plant that marijuana comes from.
Cannabis
Caffeine is a _________.
Stimulant
What is addiction?
A chronic brain disease that affects behavior and impulse control.
What does alcohol do to the brain?
It depresses the central nervous system, impairing judgment and coordination.
Name one coping skill to prevent relapse.
Deep breathing, journaling, calling a support person, etc.
This means seeing things that are not really there.
Hallucination
Hallucinogen
How does addiction affect the brain's reward system?
It hijacks it, making the brain crave substances over natural rewards.
What is withdrawal?
Physical and mental symptoms that occur when stopping substance use.
What is HALT?
A relapse warning acronym: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
This is a physical need for a substance in order to feel "normal".
Substance dependence or physical dependence
Alcohol is a _________.
Depressant
What role does dopamine play in addiction?
It reinforces behaviors by creating feelings of pleasure.
What are opioids used for medically?
Pain relief.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
A strategy to identify risks and manage cravings before they lead to relapse.
This is what it's called when your body need more and more of a substance to get the same effect.
Tolerance
Glues is a _________.
Inhalant
What is tolerance?
When the body needs more of a substance to feel the same effect.
What is alcohol poisoning?
A dangerous condition caused by excessive alcohol intake that can lead to coma or death.
What is mindfulness?
A practice of staying present and aware to reduce stress and cravings.
This is the active ingredient in marijuana that causes hallucinations.
THC
Angel Dust is a __________.
PCP
What is physical dependence?
A condition where the body adapts to a drug and experiences withdrawal without it.
What is THC?
The active ingredient in marijuana that causes hallucinations and euphoria.