Addiction and the Brain
Repeated substance use can cause the brain to need more of the substance to feel the same effect. This is known as__________
Tolerance
This supportive professional helps clients navigate recovery, connect with resources, and stay accountable.
Recovery Coach
Liz has 3 favorite colors; purple, Blue and her ultimate favorite ??
Yellow
A healthy relationship is built on honesty, respect, listening and _________
Trust
When someone is stressed, this hormone increases and can make cravings stronger.
Cortisol
This is a personalized roadmap for recovery that includes goals, strategies, and support services.
Treatment Plan
Liz has 2 dogs - what are their names?
Bonus: What breeds are they?
Kate and Bale (Katie and Bailey)
Kate is a black lab, Bale is a yellow lab
Repeated criticism, humiliation, or disrespect in a relationship are examples of this type of abuse
Emotional Abuse
Addiction strongly affects this brain system, which controls motivation, reward, and habit formation.
Limbic System
This term means having the ability to make your own choices and take responsibility for your life in recovery.
Autonomy
We all know that Liz loves giraffes but what is the animal that Liz likes to call "The more accessible Giraffe" ?
Llamas
This type of communication clearly expresses feelings and needs without blaming or criticizing the other person.
Assertive communication
Addiction can reduce activity in this brain function, making it harder to stop and think before acting.
Impulse Control (Prefrontal Cortex)
This occurs when someone takes advantage of another person’s vulnerabilities, often seen in unhealthy relationships or early recovery struggles.
Exploitation
What movie did Liz get the name of her son from?
Step Brothers
THIS is a form of psychological manipulation in which one person tries to make another person doubt their own perceptions, memories, or reality. The goal is usually to gain control, power, or an advantage over the other person.
Gaslighting
This term coins why certain people, places or emotions trigger cravings even when the substance isn't present.
Conditioning (Conditioned learning)
Strategies aimed at minimizing negative consequences of substance use.
Harm Reduction
Liz is terrified of Glitter! What is that phobia called?
Sparklophobia
This skill involves understanding and acknowledging another person’s perspective without judgment; a very important part of a healthy relationship.
Empathy