Triggers & Cravings
A trigger can be a person, place, or
Thing
What is the main ingredient in alcohol that causes intoxication?
Ethanol
What is the 1st step of AA?
We admitted we was powerless over alcohol, that our lives have become unmanageable.
What DBT skill focuses on paying attention to the present moment?
Mindfulness
Thoughts that automatically pop into your mind without you noticing are called…
Automatic or Impulsive
What word describes the strong urge to use again?
Craving
alcohol can affect the __________ which is why people might stumble, have slurred speech, or lose coordination when using.
Cerebellum
What year was the FIRST book written?
1939
Which skill involves noticing and describing emotions without judgment?
Observe
Negative thinking that exaggerates or distorts reality is called…
Cognitive Distortion
Which relapse stage usually comes before physical relapse?
Emotional
Which part of the brain is responsible for decision-making and impulse control that addiction weakens?
Prefrontal Cortex
Who wrote the letter in the doctors opinion?
Dr. William D Silkworth
What skill helps you accept reality even when you can’t change it immediately?
Radical Acceptance
CBT technique for replacing negative thoughts with balanced ones.
Reframing
The brain’s “reward chemical” heavily affected by addiction is called...
Dopamine
Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected by opioids, causing pain relief and euphoria?
Endorphins / Opioids
What page is the 3rd step prayer on?
Page 63
What skill teaches tolerating distress without making it worse?
Distress tolerance
Self Soothing
Coping
Radical Acceptance
Identifying and testing the accuracy of your thoughts.
Cognitive restructuring
The part of the brain responsible for emotional memory and strong cravings that makes triggers so powerful is called…
Amygdala
Long-term drug use can shrink this brain area, affecting learning and memory. Which area is it?
Hippocampus-
“Memory center”
“Learning and remembering part of your brain”
“Helps you store experiences and recall them”
The AA symbol is a triangle inside a circle. The three sides of the triangle represent...
Unity Service & Recovery
Which DBT skill involves saying what you need clearly while respecting others?
Assertiveness
CBT teaches that changing this can lead to changes in mood and behavior.
Thoughts