Understanding
Addiction
Addiction
True or False: People with addiction can recover and live healthy, productive lives.
True
When you learn to pause and notice your thoughts, you’re practicing this “cognitive” skill.
What is "Mindfulness"?
The recovery process works one day at a....
What is "Time"?
If someone relapses, it means they've failed.
What is "Myth: Relapse can be part of the recovery process — a sign that treatment or coping strategies need adjustment, not failure."?
A type of coping skill focuses on calming your mind through focus on the present moment.
What is "Mindfulness"?
Two common risk factors that can increase a person’s likelihood of developing addiction.
What is "Genetics & Environment"?
This kind of “distorted thinking” turns a bad moment into a “my whole life sucks” spiral.
What is "Catastrophizing"?
A person, place, or feeling that increases risk of relapse.
What is a "Trigger"?
Recovery is possible for everyone, no matter how long they’ve used.
What is "Fact: Change is possible at any time — with support, tools, and persistence"?
A simple breathing method that involves inhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 4, and exhaling for 4.
What is "Box Breathing"?
The hormone heavily involved in the brain's reward system.
What is "Dopamine"?
Also known as "black and white" or dichotomous thinking.
What is "All-Or-Nothing"?
The opposite of isolation is...
What is "Connection"?
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) helps many people in their recovery process.
What is "Fact: MAT (like Suboxone or Methadone) stabilizes brain chemistry, reduces cravings, and supports long-term recovery"?
Saying nice words to yourself daily.
What are "Positive Affirmations"?
A term/diagnosis that is defined as a chronic condition characterized by a pattern of compulsive substance use that leads to significant problems in a person's life.
What is "Substance Use Disorder (SUD)"?
Seeing patterns based on a single event and assume that all future events will have the same outcome
What is "Overgeneralization"?
A person you can call for support in recovery.
What is a "Sponsor, peer supporter, therapist, etc."?
People who use substances just lack willpower or self-control.
What is "Myth: Addiction is complex — involving genetics, environment, trauma, and brain chemistry, not weak willpower"?
Writing down your feelings to help you express emotions.
What is "Journaling"?
A type of therapy is used to treat addiction by changing thought patterns.
What is "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)"?
Involves assuming you know what others are thinking.
What is "Mind Reading"?
The 4 C's of Recovery.
What is "Craving, Compulsion, Control, and Consequence"?
Mental health and addiction are deeply connected.
What is "Fact: Co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, or trauma often influence substance use — both must be treated"?
External guide for breathing and awareness.
What is "Guided Meditation"?