Bonus #1
What is cross addiction?
What is replacing one addictive substance or behavior with another addictive substance or behavior?
What does PAWS stand for?
What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?
Which type of trigger is generally easier to avoid: internal or external?
What is external triggers?
Why is it important to have more than one person in your recovery support system?
What is because one person may not always be available, and different people provide different types of support?
What is "Recovery Capital?"
What is the internal and external resources a person has that support long-term recovery, such as family, housing, employment, education, coping skills, health, and recovery supports?
Higher Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) scores are associated with an increased risk for what two major health concerns?
What are substance use disorders and mental health disorders?
Why is it dangerous to repeatedly say, "I'm fine," when you're actually struggling?
What is because suppressing emotions can increase stress, isolation, and relapse risk?
According to the 12-steps, what is the number one offender that will cause a relapse?
What is holding onto a resentment?
On average, how long does an intense craving usually last if you don't act on it?
What is approximately 15–30 minutes?
Which of these is a SMART goal?
A. "I want to stay sober forever."
B. "I'll try to do better."
C. "I will attend three recovery meetings each week for the next 30 days."
D. "I'll stop making bad decisions."
What is C. "I will attend three recovery meetings each week for the next 30 days."?
Which neurotransmitter is heavily involved in the brain's reward pathway and is commonly associated with addiction?
What is dopamine?
Which area of the brain is responsible for decision-making, judgment, and impulse control and is often impaired by substance use?
What is the prefrontal cortex?
What is one difference between guilt and shame?
What is guilt is feeling bad about something you did, while shame is believing something is wrong with who you are?
What does the acronym SMART stand for when setting goals?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound?
Finish the phrase: "Recovery is a ________, not a destination."
What is a Journey?