Addiction Basics
This is the chemical in alcoholic drinks that causes intoxication.
What is ethanol
This is the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for driving in most U.S. states.
What is 0.08%
Deep breathing, meditation, and yoga are all examples of this type of coping skill.
What is relaxation or stress management
The process of stopping substance use and starting recovery is called this.
What is detoxification
This term refers to the chemical reaction in the brain that occurs due to addictive behaviors.
What is the release of dopamine?
This brain chemical is often linked to the reward system and is involved in addiction.
What is dopamine
Drinking heavily in a short period, often to get drunk quickly, is called this.
What is binge drinking
Writing down thoughts and feelings in a notebook is called this.
What is journaling
Relapse is common in recovery. The best way to view it is as this.
What is a learning opportunity or part of the process
Prolonged substance abuse can lead to this condition, characterized by physical and mental dependence on the substance.
What is addiction or substance dependence?
This addiction involves compulsive shopping and overspending, often resulting in financial problems.
What is compulsive shopping or shopping addiction?
This liver disease can be caused by chronic alcohol use.
What is cirrhosis
This type of support system involves friends, family, or support groups.
What is a social support network
HALT stands for these four emotional/physical states that can lead to relapse.
What are Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Sharing needles while using drugs increases the risk of contracting these two serious viruses.
What are HIV and hepatitis C
This addiction involves the excessive consumption of and reliance on caffeine.
What is caffeine addiction?
This support group uses a 12-step program to help people recover from alcoholism.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous
SMART goals are useful in recovery. What does the “S” in SMART stand for?
What is Specific
Making a plan to stay sober in high-risk situations is often called this.
What is a relapse prevention plan
Alcohol is a depressant, which means it can increase the risk of this mental health condition.
What is depression
This addiction involves the compulsive need to gamble despite negative consequences.
What is gambling addiction?
This vitamin deficiency is common in people with alcohol dependency and can cause memory problems.
What is thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency
This is a strategy of avoiding places, people, or situations that may trigger a relapse.
What is avoidance or trigger management
This supportive group setting encourages sharing experiences and coping strategies among individuals with similar addiction issues.
What are support groups or group therapy?
This sleep disorder is common in people who use alcohol regularly.
What is insomnia