Addiction
what is The most widely attended self-help program for those who are recovering from alcoholism.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
How is the brain changed by addiction?:
a) Structure
b) Function
c) Both
c) Both
what is stage 1 in the cycle of addiction
Initial use
Provide an I feel statement for the situation
Someone keeps asking you for a ride even though you have told them no every time
I feel (emotion word) when (situation)
What is the best way to approach one's goals for each day?
One at the time
List three things that can fill a recovery meter
self assessment, Positivity, activities that encourage recovery
Whwhen using substances we create new ____ in our brains
a-Pathways/highways
a-reinforcement
c-None of the above
a- Pathways/highways
which stage is tolerance
a-2
b-3
c-4
b-3
Each group member list main 2 emotions for the day
Each person list 2
The opposite of addiction is?
Connection
A disease involving continued use of a substance despite serious substance-related problems, such as loss of control over use, health problems, or negative social consequences.
Addiction.
Drugs affect the brain by interfering with---------.
Dopamine production
what is stage 2 in the cycle of addiction
Abuse
Give 3 reasons why emotions can be difficult
Any 3 reasons
name one treatment movie
any treatment movie
Generally a medically supervised treatment for alcohol or drug addiction designed to purge the body of intoxicating or addictive substances.
Detox.
List 3 common stigmas of addiction
Any 3 stigmas
what does it mean when a person in is dependence stage of addiction?
the body or brain becomes dependent on having the substance to be able to function properly.
It is helpful to identify _____ to understand that a hard emotion is coming on
a-hunger
b- sugar rush
c-Warning signs
c-Warning signs
What was the experiment called when they determined it is not necessarily about the availability of substance but the "cage" one lives in?
Rat Park
A person, place, thing or event that can result in psychological and then physical relapse.
Trigger.
A state in which a drug produces a diminishing biological or behavioral response; in other words, higher doses are needed to produce the same effect experienced initially.
Tolerance.
what is the last stage on the addiction cycle?
Substance Use
Name a grounding technique to calm intense emotions
Any grounding technique
What level should our dopamine be at on our best day?What can it be at after using substances?
Best day: 100
Substances: High hundreds to 1100