Science of Addiction
What is addiction a disease of?
What are the 3 categories substances are classified as?
Uppers, Downers, and All Arounders
What is sober support?
Any person, activity, or group that supports or adds to the recovery and ability to stay sober.
What is self care defined as?
Anything you can do to care for your wellbeing in all areas of your life.
What are the "feel good" chemicals that are released in the brain called?
Neurotransmitters
What are other names of Uppers, Downers, and All Arounders?
Stimulants, Depressants, and Hallucinogens
What are at least 3 benefits of engaging in sober support?
Increased accountability for goal setting, structure and routine, connection, mentorship, helps practice gratitude, and hope for change.
How many Stages of Change are there?
5 - Pre-Contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and Maintenance
Can you name at least 3 neurotransmitters?
Dopamine, Serotonin, GABA, epinephrine, norepinephrine
What are defines a psychoactive substance?
A substance that directly alter the normal functioning of the central nervous system in the brain, altering thinking, perception, and emotion.
Can you name at least 3 of the 6 main programs that promote the 12-Step Program?
AA, NA, CA, HA, SA, MA
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
How many criteria are there in assessing a Substance Use Disorder?
11 criteria
What are the symptoms called when someone ceases prolonged habitual use of substances?
Withdrawal symptoms
What are the support group programs for family members and those affected by substance use?
Al-Anon and Nar-Anon
What is the Trigger Cycle?
Trigger, Thought, Craving/Urge to use
What types of factors contribute to a substance use disorder?
Biological, psychological, and sociological factors (Biopsychosocial Model)
What types of substances are dangerous to use together?
What are the 12-Steps?
Honesty, Faith, Surrender, Soul Searching, Integrity, Acceptance, Humility, Willingness, Forgiveness, Maintenance, Making Contact, and Service
What are the types of communication?
Passive, Aggressive, Passive Aggressive, Assertive