Addiction 101
This is a legal substance that many people smoke, but it’s also highly addictive.
What is Tobacco (Nicotine)?
This is the first step in making a change—realizing that substance use is causing problems?
What is "acknowledgement" or "awareness"?
This technique involving controlled breathing helps reduce stress and cravings.
A trusted friend or family member often serves as this type of support during early recovery.
What is emotional support?
Some people assume addiction only affects behavior, but it also impacts these two major parts of a person’s health.
What are the brain and body?
This brain chemical is linked to pleasure and plays a big role in addiction.
What is dopamine?
Many recovery programs encourage people to take things one step at a time. This common saying reminds people to focus on today
What is "One day at a time"?
Regular physical activity is often recommended as this to manage stress in recovery.
What is exercise?
This community-based group uses a 12-step program to help those struggling with addiction.
What is AA / NA ?
A common myth says that if someone relapses, it means they have failed recovery. In reality, relapse is often a part of this long-term process.
What is recovery?
This term means needing more of a substance over time to get the same effect.
What is tolerance?
To avoid relapse, people in recovery often change their routines and stay away from these high-risk situations
What are triggers?
This practice encourages staying present to better handle triggers and cravings.
What is mindfullness / meditation?
This professional provides therapy and counseling to support someone in recovery.
What is a therapist / counselor?
Some people believe addiction is a choice and that people can quit anytime if they ‘just try harder.’ Research shows addiction is actually this type of condition.
What is a chronic brain / thinking disease?
These unpleasant symptoms can occur when someone stops using a substance they’re dependent on.
What is withdrawal?
(DOUBLE JEOPARDY) This type of goal helps people stay focused in recovery by being clear, realistic, and achievable.”
“What is a SMART goal?
Planning ahead for difficult situations is key to this proactive strategy.
What is relapse prevention?
Peers who share similar recovery experiences form this type of support network.
What is recovery support group / peer support?
This factor, which people inherit from their parents, can make someone more likely to develop addiction, but it does not guarantee they will.
What is genetics?
This term describes the brain’s ability to change and adapt, which plays a role in both addiction and recovery.
What is neuroplasticity
This term describes rebuilding trust and making up for past harm caused by substance use.”
“What is making amends?
This approach challenges negative thoughts and replaces them with positive alternatives.
What is "cognitive restructuring or reframing"?
(DOUBLE JEOPARDY): “This resource offers immediate assistance and crisis intervention for individuals in distress.”
What is a crisis hotline?
Many think recovery happens quickly, but in reality, it’s like this—requiring time, effort, and support to build lasting change.
What is a lifelong process / lifestyle.