Stages of Change
In this stage of change people do not even recognize there is a problem.
Pre-Contemplation stage of change
Alcohol, Inhalants, Tranquilizers and Barbiturates are what?
What is Depressants
What is the difference between a Sober support and a peer support?
Peer Support - People in your life that support your recovery
Sober Support - People that have lived through addiction and support you in your recovery
What is PAWS
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
What is it called when someone has negative thought processes that is harmful to your own development?
What is Cognitive Distortions / Thinking Errors
In what stage of change is someone at when they are working on a plan to commit to change?
Preparation stage of change
Caffeine, Nicotine, Cocaine, and Amphetamines are what?
What is Stimulants.
What are the three stages of Relapse?
Emotional
Mental
physical
What is the Hippocampus
What is it called when your Behaviors do not align with your values and it causes uncomfortability?
What is psychological dissonance
In what stage of change is someone at when they recognize there is a problem but are not sure of how to change or if they want to.
What is Contemplation stage of change
What is used when someone is experiencing an overdose specially with opiates?
What is Narcan
What is the difference between a Coping Skill and Selfcare?
Coping skills are directly tied to triggers while selfcare aims at improving your mood.
What are the tiny hormonal messages in the brain that is responsible for our emotions and is what makes us high or drunk.
Neurotransmitters
What is the difference between a Lapse vs Relapse according to Arias?
Lapse - A one time use and am able to get back on track
Relapse - Continued use heading towards your old habits
What is the optional stage or stage 6?
What is Relapse
What are the two substances that can kill you in withdrawal?
What is Benzos and Alcohol
What is it called when you say no to something the first time and makes it more likely you will repeat the behavior?
What is self efficacy
How many neurons are in the human brain?
What is 100 billion
What is the difference between Shame and Guilt?
Guilt - An emotion felt at the regret of doing a specific action
Shame - The feeling that you yourself are flawed and so have flawed actions
What are the 5 stages of change?
1. Pre contemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
This drug, also known as gator, is a non opioid sedative that has been found in 48 out of 50 states and is causing overdoses where naloxone has no affect?
What is Xylazine
What is the difference between triggers and barriers?
Triggers are specific to an event happening to you while barriers is an obstacle you will have to overcome in your life.
What is 3 pounds
What year did the American Medical association name addiction a disease?
in 1987, the AMA and other medical organizations officially termed addiction a disease