Science and Addiction
The rates of heart disease, stroke, HIV, hepatitis, and mental disorders move in this direction when addiction is also present.
What is increase, go up, or worsen.
This is the term for a persistent, strong, and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.
What is a phobia.
This is the practice of regularly taking time to focus on your own mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
What is self-care.
What is empathy.
Perhaps the most well-known composer in history, this famous music writer allegedly suffered with bipolar disorder in addition to going deaf.
Who is Ludwig Van Beethoven.
Whatever the substance is, once addiction to that substance occurs for long enough this important organ drastically changes the way it functions.
What is the brain.
This mental health disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including periods of mania and depression.
What is bipolar disorder.
Some people in recovery need help with past difficult life events, distressing experiences, and memories often referred to as a history of ____________.
What is trauma.
To maintain healthy relationships, we should identify and communicate these physical, psychological, and emotional limits to protect ourselves from being used, manipulated or violated by others.
What are boundaries.
Despite being one of the most well-known and well-respected U.S. historical figures, this 16th president of the U.S. was known to struggle with a mood disorder.
Who is Abraham Lincoln.
This neurotransmitter is closely linked to the mind's reward system and is commonly associated with pleasure and reinforcement.
What is dopamine.
What does the acronym PTSD stand for?
What is post-traumatic stress disorder.
This evidence-based approach to maintaining recovery from addiction involves identifying triggers and warning signs and then developing specific coping strategies to avoid a return to negative behaviors.
What is relapse prevention.
This is the two-word term for the cooperative process of effectively resolving disputes and settling interpersonal arguments and fights in a positive manner that both sides can agree on.
What is conflict resolution.
This legendary Dutch painter, known for "Starry Night", grappled with mental health issues, even to the point of cutting off part of his right ear and mailing it to the woman he loved.
Who is Vincent Van Gogh.
These hormones often referred to as the "feel good" hormones are released during activities that promote well-being like exercise, laughter, creative expression, and socialization.
What are endorphins.
What is the term for a sudden, intense, and overwhelming episode of fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, and sweating?
What is a panic attack.
This skills-based form of treatment used in substance use and mental health recovery focuses on identifying and changing thinking patterns to help change feelings and negative behaviors.
Hint: Also known as CBTWhat is cognitive behavioral therapy.
This two-word term describes when you carefully hear and focus on what another person is saying and then repeat back what you heard to confirm that you understood them.
What is active or reflective listening.
One of the most well-known artists to ever live, this Italian genius is thought to have had an anxiety disorder and possibly autism, but that did not stop him from competing his four-year masterpiece of painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Who is Michelangelo.
This highly advanced and complex area of the human brain is associated with the decision-making and impulse control and is strongly impacted by addiction and intoxication.
What is the prefrontal cortex.
This mental health disorder is characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts followed by repetitive behaviors or rituals aimed at reducing anxiety.
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder.
This approach to addiction recovery focuses on minimizing the negative consequences associated with active substance us by providing tools, strategies, resources, and supports to reduce the risks and danger associated with that use.
What is harm reduction.
This refers to a close and profound emotional, psychological, and physical connection between individuals that involves a deep level of trust, respect, vulnerability, and mutual understanding.
What is intimacy.
One of the founding writers of the horror genre, this legendary author from the 1800's suffered from grief and depression.
Who is Edgar Allan Poe.