Definitions
People with ________ use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences.
What is addiction
The medical process focused on treating the physical effects of withdrawal from substance use and comfortably achieving metabolic stabilization; a prelude to longer-term treatment and recovery.
What is detoxification
An American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Born and raised in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Who is John Mayer
Person is not thinking seriously about changing and are not interested in any kind of help.
What is pre-contemplation SOC
12 Step meetings that can be attended by anyone (those who identify with a substance use disorder, as well as those who do not).
What is open meetings
A person’s emotional response to a distressing experience.
What is trauma
Physical symptoms which occur 1 or 2 weeks after use has stopped.
What is acute withdrawal
An American actor and filmmaker. He is the recipient of various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award and two Grammy Awards, in addition to nominations for nine Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.
Who is Bradley Cooper
The person has made a commitment to make a change.
What is preparation SOC
A supreme deity or being, a malleable conception of God, or a “power greater than ourselves,” popularized by the recovery mutual-help organization.
What is higher power
The brain becomes accustomed to the presence of a substance, which when absent, produces a manifest psychological desire to obtain and consume it.
What is craving
Physical symptoms that can last up to 2 years after use.
What is post acute withdrawal
Eminem's sponsor is ______________.
Who is Elton John
Being able to successfully avoid any temptations to return to the bad habit
What is maintenance SOC
A mutual-help organization or peer support group for people who have been affected by a loved one’s alcohol use disorder.
What is Al-ANON
A dysfunctional relationship dynamic where one person assumes the role of “the giver,” sacrificing their own needs and well-being for the sake of the other, “the taker.”
What is codependency
___________ is an opioid prescription drug used to treat opioid dependence. Like methadone, it binds to the brain's opioid receptors, but does not fully stimulate them like methadone.
What is suboxone
An American actress, producer, and children's author. Known for her performances in the horror and slasher genres, she is regarded as a scream queen, in addition to roles in comedies.
Who is Jamie Lee Curtis
Person is on a teeter-totter, weighing the pros and cons of modifying their behavior.
What is contemplation SOC
Science based peer recovery program.
What is Smart Recovery
A state of psychological tension in which one is pulled in two different directions: to stay the same or to make changes.
What is ambivalence
An intense euphoric feeling experienced by some individuals in early recovery from substance use disorder in which the patient experiences highly positive and optimistic sentiments.
What is pink cloud
an American entertainer. His career is mostly centered on his shocking and pain-inducing stunts in reality comedy television.
Who is Steve-O (Stephen Glover)
This is the shortest of all the stages.
What is action SOC
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable.
What is step-one