Science and Disease of Addiction
What does the acronym PAWS stand for?
What is: Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Define Cognitive Distortions
What is: types of thoughts that are not congruent with healthy thinking
Define Codependency
What is: Addiction to relationships or psychological reliance on a person
At what blood alcohol level would a blackout most likely occur at?
.16
In terms of withdrawal, what does the acronym DT stand for?
What is: Delirium Tremens
Define ACES
What are the 6 Core Therapeutic Processes according to ACT?
What is: Contacting the present moment, defusion, acceptance, self-as-context, values, and committed actions
Define Shame
Why is gratitude important for people in early recovery?
What is: It responds in the same part of the brain that alcohol disrupts (The reward system) and it is a good relapse prevention tool. It keeps you in the present moment, etc.
What is Wernicke Korsakoff Syndrome?
What is: Wet brain or alcoholic dementia.
What are two types of blackouts
What is: Brown out or En-Bloc
Define Cognitive Defusion
What is: Looking at thoughts rather than attaching to them.
Define Guilt
What is: An action that one takes that may be harmful to another person.
How long does it take to get through the symptoms of PAWS?
What is: 6 months up to 2 years.
What is the primary chemical, released in the brain, when we drink alcohol?
What is: Dopamine
What part of the brain is responsible for your memory?
What is: Hippocampus
What does Assessing Psychological Inflexibility mean?
What is: A pattern in which behavior is excessively controlled by one's thoughts.
Define Cross Addiction
What is: Switching from one addiction to another ie: I never had a problem with pot and I drink too much, so I will stop drinking and start smoking pot again.
This could happen to the brain of someone who was a heavy drinker, then suddenly stops.
ie: Inability to feel pleasure
What is: Anhedonia
What is the first sign of alcohol poisoning?
What is: Vomiting
According to the DSM V, what is the number of yes responses for AUD to qualify for a diagnosis of 'SEVERE'?
What is: 6 or more
What does the term "reframing" refer to when it comes to healing our past?
What is: Taking a negative experience and thinking about it in a more positive way.
ie: 'I learned how to be strong and independent because I was neglected growing up.'
Give an example of Emotional Justifications
What is: Any emotional excuse to drink ie: I had a rough day at work and I 'feel' stressed. I deserve a drink
What does Enabling mean?
What is: To make it possible, practical or easy for the addict to not experience the negative consequences of their actions.
In the National Geographic movie 'Drugged', what is the main character's name?
What is: Ryan