The Science of Addiction
This neurotransmitter is heavily involved in the brain’s reward pathway and is often overstimulated by addictive substances.
What is dopamine?
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
What is a mindfulness technique that uses your 5 senses to stay in the present moment?
What is grounding
Step 1 states that we admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become this.
What is unmanageable?
This type of trigger originates internally rather than from the environment.
What is an internal trigger?
This part of the brain is responsible for impulse control and decision-making and is weakened in active addiction.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This stage of relapse often includes isolation, bottling emotions, and poor self-care before thoughts of using begin.
What is emotional relapse?
Writing down thoughts and feelings regularly is known as this coping tool.
What is journaling?
This AA Tradition emphasizes attraction rather than promotion.
What is the 11th Tradition?
What are co-occurring disorders?
PTSD, depression, and anxiety are examples of these conditions when occurring alongside addiction.
This uncomfortable set of symptoms occurs when someone stops using a substance suddenly.
What is withdrawal? name 2 withdrawal symptoms
This cognitive distortion in recovery involves believing “I can handle just one.”
What is rationalization
This mindfulness practice encourages observing cravings without reacting to them.
What is urge surfing?
Step 4 involves making this type of inventory.
What is a searching and fearless moral inventory?
This trauma response involves emotional numbing and disconnection from reality.
What is dissociation?
This process involves safely removing substances from the body under medical supervision.
What is detox (detoxification)?
This strategy involves identifying high-risk situations and developing specific behavioral responses in advance.
What is relapse prevention planning
This CBT tool involves identifying automatic thoughts and challenging cognitive distortions.
What is cognitive restructuring?
This spiritual principle is commonly associated with Step 7.
What is humility?
This singer of “Skyscraper” has publicly discussed recovery from addiction and mental health struggles.
Who is Demi Lovato?
This theory explains addiction as a chronic, relapsing brain disease rather than a moral failing.
What is the disease model of addiction?
This concept emphasizes progress and learning rather than shame after a setback.
What is growth mindset?
This concept refers to building tolerance for uncomfortable emotions without impulsive action.
What is distress tolerance?
This concept in AA refers to helping others as a way to maintain personal sobriety.
What is service (or carrying the message)?
Who is the metal man who has opening shared his recovery jounrey?
Who is Robert Downey Jr