Science and Addiction
Whatever the substance is, once addiction to that substance occurs for long enough this important organ drastically changes the way it functions
What is the Brain?
This is the active ingredient in marijuana that produces the "high" effect.
What is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)?
This is the term for a persistent, strong, and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.
This is the practice of regularly taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
What is Self-Care?
These are situations or emotions, like stress or being around certain people, that can lead to a return to substance use.
What are Triggers?
Someone who helps guide a newcomer through the processes of NA or AA
What is Sponsor?
This actor, known for his roles in Good Will Hunting and Deadpool, has been open about his struggles with alcohol addiction and has sought treatment multiple times.
Who is Ben Affleck?
This neurotransmitter is closely linked to the mind's reward system and is commonly associated with pleasure and reinforcement.
What is Dopamine?
This class of drugs, commonly prescribed for pain relief, is highly addictive and can lead to physical dependence.
What are opioids?
This mental health disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including periods of mania and depression. -
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Some people in recovery need help with past difficult life events, distressing experiences, and memories often referred to as a history of _______
What is Trauma?
This technique involves creating a detailed plan for handling cravings, triggers, and high-risk situations in order to maintain sobriety.
What is Relapse Prevention Plan?
A powerful desire to use substances
What is a Craving?
This Grammy-winning rapper has openly discussed his struggles with prescription drug addiction, including his near-fatal overdose in 2018.
Who is Mac Miller?
These hormones often referred to as the "feel-good" hormones, are released during activities that promote well-being, like exercise, laughter, creative expression, and socialization
What is Endorphins?
A stimulant drug, often abused recreationally, that can lead to addiction and severe mental health issues.
What is cocaine?
What does the acronym PTSD stand for?
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
This evidence-based approach to maintaining recovery from addiction involves identifying triggers and warning signs and then developing specific coping strategies to avoid a return to negative behaviors.
What is Relapse Prevention?
This is the term for a temporary slip or return to substance use that, when recognized early, can be addressed before it leads to full relapse.
What is Lapse?
Symptoms you experience several weeks or months after you have finished detoxing that are related to the body healing from substance use
What is Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms (PAWS)?
This iconic pop star, known for her music and mental health advocacy, has been open about her past addiction to cocaine and alcohol, which she overcame after seeking help.
Who is Lady Gaga?
This highly advanced and complex area of the human brain is associated with decision-making and impulse control, and is strongly impacted by addiction and intoxication
What is the Prefrontal Cortex?
This sedative drug, often prescribed for anxiety or insomnia, can be addictive and is frequently misused.
What is a benzodiazepine?
This is the term for a sudden, intense, and overwhelming episode of fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, and sweating.
This type of therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns that contribute to substance abuse.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
This skill, often developed in therapy, involves maintaining focus on personal goals and values to stay committed to sobriety.
What is Goal Setting?
A common phrase repeated in AA/NA as an important part of recovery. It is not just a common encouragement, it holds great meaning representing the gratitude an individual feels about their sobriety, and the importance of it presently.
What is One Day at a Time?
This actor, known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean, has been open about his struggles with alcohol and his journey to sobriety.
Who is Johnny Depp?
This phenomenon occurs when the body requires increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect.
What is Tolerance?
This powerful stimulant, often abused for its energy-boosting effects, can increase heart rate, blood pressure, and cause dangerous mental health effects.
This mental health disorder is characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts followed by repetitive behaviors or rituals aimed at reducing anxiety.
A medication used to help people with opioid addiction, often by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
This situation is when someone who has been sober for a while starts to feel overconfident and lets their guard down, increasing their risk of relapse.
What is Complacency?
Using another activity in order to replace or substitute the feelings/results you used to get from using substances
What is Cross Addiction?
This Oscar-winning actor has been open about his struggles with alcoholism and how it has affected his career and personal life, as well as his recovery. HINT: He was in FRIENDS
Who is Matthew Perry?