Addiction Basics
This word describes needing more of a substance to get the same effect.
What is tolerance?
This recovery approach uses meetings and the famous “12 steps.”
What is a 12-step program?
People, places, or emotions that increase the urge to use are called these.
What are triggers?
This class of drugs slows down the central nervous system (alcohol, benzodiazepines).
What are depressants?
Talking to a trusted person about struggles is called seeking this.
What is support?
This brain chemical is strongly linked to pleasure and reward in addiction.
What is dopamine?
This recovery principle encourages focusing only on staying sober today.
What is one day at a time?
Feeling stressed, angry, lonely, or tired is sometimes remembered by this relapse acronym.
What is HALT?
This stimulant drug is commonly known as “meth.”
What is methamphetamine?
Activities like meditation and deep breathing improve this mental skill.
What is mindfulness?
Addiction is often described as a chronic disease of this organ.
What is the brain?
This therapy helps people change negative thinking patterns and behaviors.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
This term describes returning to substance use after a period of sobriety.
What is relapse?
This opioid drug has been responsible for many overdose deaths due to its potency.
What is fentanyl?
Regular sleep, healthy eating, and exercise are part of this type of care.
What is self-care?
This term describes uncomfortable symptoms that occur when stopping a substance.
What is withdrawal?
This medication is commonly used to treat opioid addiction and reduce cravings.
What is methadone or buprenorphine?
Calling a sponsor, exercising, or attending meetings are examples of these.
What are coping skills?
Naloxone (Narcan) reverses overdoses from this type of drug.
What are opioids?
A written strategy for avoiding triggers and staying sober is called this.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
This condition occurs when someone has both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder.
What is co-occurring disorder (dual diagnosis)?
This stage of change occurs when someone begins actively working on recovery behaviors.
What is the action stage?
This type of relapse happens in the mind before physical use occurs.
What is mental relapse?
This organ is most commonly damaged by long-term alcohol abuse.
What is the liver?
: This personal quality helps people bounce back after setbacks.
What is resilience?