The Basics
The chemical in the brain associated with reward and pleasure that is released in a "flood" during substance use.
What is dopamine?
The name of the 4-question screening questionnaire for substance use problems
What is the CAGE questionnaire?
The stage of change where a person does not recognize the need for change or is not actively considering it.
What is Precontemplation?
The oldest and largest self-help organization, founded in the 1930s.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous
The term for when a person needs more and more of a substance to achieve the same effect.
What is tolerance?
This is often referred to as "denial," but it may simply be a lack of this regarding the situation.
What is awareness or insight?
The stage of change where a person is actively initiating change
What is Action?
When a family member covers up or prevents a person from experiencing the consequences of their use, it is called this.
What is "rescuing"?
The "4 C’s" that describe addiction.
What are Craving, Loss of Control, Compulsion, and Consequences?
This occurs when a person stops using a substance and experiences distressing symptoms because of physical dependence.
What is withdrawal?)
An approach to treatment that recognizes some people may not be ready for total abstinence and focuses on safer use.
What is Harm Reduction?
If a child feels unsafe or needs someone to talk to, this is a phone number they can call anonymously
What is the Kids Help Phone
According to the workbook, this is the age group that has the highest rates of addiction.
What is 15 to 24?
These represent the "harmful consequences" of substance use (Name 3).
What are injuries, blackouts, legal problems, relationship issues, or trouble thinking clearly?
This is often a part of the recovery process and should be viewed as a temporary setback rather than a failure.
What is Relapse?
The first thing family members must do to effectively support someone in recovery.
What is take care of their own physical and mental health?