Triggers
This type of trigger comes from inside- like stress, anger, or loneliness
What are internal triggers?
When a craving often rises and falls usually passing within 20-30 minutes
What is a wave?
this mindfulness practice helps people observe their thoughts without reacting to them
what is meditation?
the use of mood altering drugs that interferes with or has a negative effect on a persons life
What is a Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD)?
Group is held Mon-fri for 6+ hours
What is PHP?
This type of trigger comes from the outside world, such as people or places
what are external triggers?
This part of the body often reacts first during a craving- through tightness, tension, or restlessness.
What is the nervous system?
staying away from risky situations is this strategy, often called "playing the tape forward"
What is avoiding or anticipating trigger?
The process in which the same amount of a substance no longer causes the same reaction
What is tolerance?
Locations Elevate Recovery Center has
What is 2?
The "H" in the HALT acronym represents this common internal trigger.
What is Hunger?
Cravings can feel strong because this "alarm system" still reacts to stress
What is the amygdala?
the meaning of the acronym "CBT"
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
Feelings, experiences, and physical reactionsthat occur when people cut down or stop using their drug of choice.
What are withdrawal symptoms?
This person helps with aftercare planning
Who is the case manager?
A group of similar cells with the same origin that work together to perform the same function.
what is tissue?
Maintains optimal conditions for enzyme action and all cell functions
Why is homeostasis important?
leaving a job or relationship thats unhealthy is part of this step toward protecting recovery.
what is setting boundaries?
Naturally occurring chemicals in the brain that carry messages between special cells called neurons
What are neurotransmitters?
The assistant program director
Who is Chelsea Miller?
When a trigger sparks a strong physical reaction- such as tension or a racing heartbeat- it is activating this system in the body.
What is the fight-or-flight response?
Cravings are strongest in early recovery because this bain chemical is still finding its balance.
what is dopamine?
saying out loud 'I don't have to act on this feeling" is an example of thie CBT technique
what is reframing?
A situation in which the body becomes extremely sensitive to a drug
What is reverse tolerance (kindling)?
the clinical director
who is John (Plaster)?