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100

____the most commonly used substance of abuse in America. 

Alcohol

100

_________ is a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain. It often involves physical dependence, where the body adapts to the substance, leading to tolerance and withdrawal symptoms when not using the drug.

 Addiction

100

___at a time. 

 One Day

100

Unhealthy people, places and things can be _______ for us

Triggers

100

The surface level emotion we can often use to cover up loneliness, shame, frustration, sadness, disappointment, etc... 

Anger

200

T/F: Deaths from overdose have increased or decreased since 1990? 

True: they have tripled since 1990. 

200

What are the 3 factors that contribute to developing a substance use disorder? HINT: you do an assessment on this when you enter treatment

Biological

Psychological 

Sociological 

200

____not Perfection

Progress

200

A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.

Goals

200

________ are the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships.

Boundaries

300

The percent of the 21 million Americans who struggle with addiction who actually get treatment. 

10%

300

______is released in the brain making drug use or other addictive activities pleasurable. 

Dopamine

300

_____stand up eight. 

Fall 7 times

300

Our brain learns by _____ and _____. 

repetition and reward

300

__________ is acting the same way towards yourself as you would someone else when you are having a difficult time, fail, or notice something you don’t like about yourself. 

Self Compassion

400

This is the age range Americans are most likely to use addictive drugs. 

18 to 25. 

400

When they say addiction does not have a cure but it's a treatable illness, what do they mean?

There is no current cure for addiction, but it can be treated and kept in remission.  

400

"The most common way people give their power up is______________"

Believing they don't have any

400

5 skills you can use to overcome cravings and triggers

What is: What is (are) a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, playing the tape through, deep breaths, hobbies etc

400

the moral code that guides our actions and defines who we are. They are what we consider important, the things that matter to our well-being and happiness.  

values 

500

______is the drug that is proven to be the fastest to get addicted to. 

 Nicotine

500

You are experiencing a state of emptiness, feelings of blah, dissatisfaction with life, and have a hard time finding pleasure in previously pleasurable experiences. What might you be experiencing? 

Anhedonia

500

Courage isn’t having the strength to go on – it is ____________

"going on when you have no strength"

500

____ is the important quality to have in recovery that helps you get back up and try again when you fall. 

Resilience. 

500

positive statements that can help you to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts, when you repeat them often

affirmations