Science and Addiction
This process describes the brain’s need for more of a substance to get the same effect.
Tolerance
These symptoms of psychosis add something extra to a person’s experience, like hearing voices or having strong, unusual beliefs.
Positive symptoms
This is the practice of regularly taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
Self-care
HALT reminds clients to avoid being Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or this.
Tired
Perhaps the most well know composer in history, this famous music writer supposedly suffered with bipolar disorder in addition to going deaf
Beethoven
Whatever the substance is, once addiction to that substance occurs for long enough this important organ drastically changes the way it functions
Brain
Strongly held beliefs that aren’t based in reality — like believing you have special powers, abilities, or a unique mission — are known as this.
Delusions (specifically grandiose delusions)
Some people in recovery need help with past difficult life events, distressing experiences, and memories often referred to as a history of _______
Trauma
This term refers to people, places, or situations that increase the likelihood of returning to substance use.
Triggers
This pop star, who started on Disney Channel and sings hits like Skyscraper, has publicly battled substance use, eating disorders, and bipolar disorder, inspiring youth mental health awareness campaigns.
Demi Lovato
This neurotransmitter is closely linked to the mind's reward system and is commonly associated with pleasure and reinforcement.
Dopamine
This disorder includes symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity, but in adults it is most commonly misdiagnosed as anxiety due to overlapping restlessness and executive dysfunction.
ADHD
This psychodynamic mechanism refers to pushing painful thoughts out of awareness to protect the psyche.
Repression
This technique involves mentally “walking through” what would happen if you used, helping you see consequences in advance.
"Playing the Tape"
This actor, known for Iron Man, has spoken about his history with alcohol use and depression before becoming sober.
This stress hormone increases cravings and can contribute to relapse during withdrawal.
Cortisol
This trauma-related disorder can occur without exposure to a single traumatic event and instead stems from chronic interpersonal trauma, usually beginning in childhood.
Complex PTSD (CPTSD)
In IFS, these two types of parts serve as PROTECTORS. They work to prevent the person from being overwhelmed by pain: one manages daily functioning, the other tries to suppress emotional intensity.
Managers and Firefighters.
This type of craving is triggered by emotions rather than physical withdrawal.
Psychological craving, internal trigger
This actor, known for his role in Forrest Gump, has openly discussed living with depression and his journey in therapy.
Tom Hanks
This highly advanced and complex area of the human brain is associated with decision-making and impulse control, and is strongly impacted by addiction and intoxication
Prefrontal Cortex
This disorder includes symptoms of psychosis plus major mood episodes, and requires that psychotic symptoms last at least two weeks without a mood episode.
Schizoaffective
This DBT skill helps clients assert their needs in social situations by clearly following steps like Describe, Express, Assert, and Reinforce.
DEAR MAN
This mindfulness-based technique helps clients observe cravings rise, peak, and fall without acting on them
Urge Surfing
This actor, known for Fight Club and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, has spoken openly about his struggles with depression and addiction, and has used therapy and mindfulness as part of his recovery.
Edward Norton