Understanding Addiction
Addiction is recognized by the APA as this type of disorder, not a moral failing.
What is a chronic brain disease?
Chronic substance use can increase symptoms of this common mental health disorder characterized by sadness and hopelessness.
What is depression?
A person is at higher risk for relapse when they are hungry, angry, lonely, or tired — represented by this acronym.
What is HALT?
Taking a moment to breathe deeply or meditate can activate this calming branch of the nervous system.
What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
The first phase of treatment focused on safely managing withdrawal symptoms.
What is detoxification?
This term refers to needing more of a substance to achieve the same effect.
What is tolerance?
This neurotransmitter imbalance contributes to both anxiety and stimulant withdrawal symptoms.
What is GABA?
The first stage of relapse, when a person begins to isolate or deny problems, is called this.
What is emotional relapse?
Journaling, grounding, and thought-stopping are examples of these types of strategies.
What are coping skills?
DAILY DOUBLE!
This type of group uses peer accountability and a 12-step framework for recovery.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous?
This cycle includes three main stages: binge/intoxication, withdrawal/negative affect, and preoccupation/anticipation.
What is the addiction cycle?
DAILY DOUBLE!
Substance use can mask or worsen underlying psychiatric disorders, known as this phenomenon.
What is dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder?
This behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns to prevent relapse.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy or CBT?
This technique involves staying present and observing thoughts without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
These AMAZING professionals often create individualized plans and coordinate aftercare resources.
What are case managers?
The chemical process by which the brain adapts to repeated substance use and reduces natural dopamine production.
What is neuroadaptation?
Prolonged stimulant abuse can mimic symptoms of this psychotic disorder.
What is schizophrenia?
This term describes when a single lapse leads to a full-blown relapse due to guilt and hopelessness.
What is the abstinence violation effect?
Emotion regulation skills from DBT fall under four main modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and this.
What is interpersonal effectiveness?
This type of therapy focuses on family communication and healing systemic dynamics.
What is family therapy?
Addiction is often described as a disease of this organ, which controls emotion, reward, and decision-making.
What is the brain?
When an individual uses substances to self-medicate painful emotions or trauma, this coping mechanism is at play.
What is avoidance coping or self-medication?
The ongoing process of maintaining recovery through awareness, self-care, and connection is called this.
What is relapse prevention or maintenance?
When a person learns to replace destructive coping behaviors with healthy ones, it’s called this process.
What is behavioral replacement or emotional regulation?
The long-term plan that supports ongoing sobriety after residential treatment.
What is aftercare or continuing care plan?