Substance Use Disorder
The process by which the body becomes accustomed to a substance, requiring increased amounts to achieve the same effect.
What is tolerance?
The self-help strategy where individuals use affirmations and positive self-talk to maintain sobriety.
What is positive reinforcement?
A strategy that involves identifying situations where relapse is more likely to occur.
What is a trigger identification?
The stage where a person has decided to change and begins to plan how to do so.
What is preparation?
A relaxation technique that involves deep, slow breathing to reduce stress and anxiety.
What is deep breathing?
The co-occurrence of a substance use disorder with another mental health disorder.
What is dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder?
The term for a set of activities or practices that promote health and well-being in recovery.
What is self-care?
The three stages of relapse, starting with this stage, where emotional stressors increase.
What is emotional relapse?
The stage where an individual actively takes steps to change their behavior.
What is action?
The practice of regularly acknowledging and appreciating positive aspects of life.
What is gratitude journaling?
This term describes the physical and psychological symptoms experienced when someone stops using a substance.
What is withdrawal?
This is the act of acknowledging harm done to others and seeking to make amends as part of recovery.
What is making amends?
An important component of relapse prevention, focusing on lifestyle changes and stress management.
What is healthy living or lifestyle modification?
The stage where the individual works to maintain the changes and prevent relapse.
What is maintenance?
What is maintenance?
A mindfulness practice that encourages focusing on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness meditation?
The compulsive use of a substance despite harmful consequences.
What is addiction
This type of support is often critical for recovery, involving family, friends, and community.
What is a support system?
This type of plan helps individuals cope with cravings and avoid relapse.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
The stage where an individual is not yet considering change and may be in denial about their substance use.
What is precontemplation?
Engaging in physical activity as a way to manage stress and improve mood.
What is exercise or physical activity?
The primary neurotransmitter that is disrupted in the brain due to substance use.
What is dopamine?
The process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after stopping substance use.
What is recovery?
The type of thought patterns that can lead to a relapse if not managed properly.
What are cognitive distortions?
What are cognitive distortions?
The stage where an individual begins to acknowledge the problem and thinks about the possibility of change.
What is contemplation?
The skill of setting and maintaining boundaries to protect one's recovery.
What is boundary setting?