Addiction Basics
This is the brain’s “feel good” chemical often linked to addiction.
What is dopamine?
This legal substance kills more people each year than all illegal drugs combined.
What is tobacco/nicotine?
This type of therapy often helps clients recognize and change negative thought patterns.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Drinking too much alcohol can lead to this liver disease.
What is cirrhosis?
Talking to a supportive friend or sponsor is an example of this.
What is reaching out for support?
Addiction is classified as this type of condition, not a moral weakness.
What is a chronic brain disease?
This drug, often found in painkillers, is at the center of the current overdose crisis.
What are opioids?
Medications like methadone or buprenorphine are used in this kind of treatment.
What is medication-assisted treatment (MAT)?
Smoking cigarettes damages these organs, making it hard to breathe.
What are the lungs?
Deep breathing, mindfulness, or meditation are tools for managing this.
What is stress (or cravings)?
Tolerance, cravings, and withdrawal are key signs of this.
What is substance use disorder (or addiction)?
This drug is also known as MDMA, Molly, or Ecstasy.
What is ecstasy?
This type of facility provides 24/7 care and structured treatment for addiction.
What is inpatient rehab (or residential treatment)?
Long-term stimulant use can cause paranoia and even this severe mental condition.
What is psychosis?
Writing down thoughts and feelings to process them is called this.
What is journaling?
The compulsive use of substances despite harmful consequences is called this.
What is addiction?
Excessive drinking in a short period of time is called this.
What is binge drinking?
Attending group meetings like AA or NA provides this kind of support.
What is peer support (or community support)?
Injecting drugs with shared needles can spread this bloodborne illness.
What is HIV (or Hepatitis C)?
Setting realistic goals and celebrating progress supports this in recovery.
What is motivation (or self-esteem)?
Addiction affects these three areas of life: physical, mental, and ___.
What is social (or emotional)?
This highly addictive drug is made from coca plants and often appears as a white powder.
What is cocaine?
Recovery is often described as this kind of process, meaning it takes ongoing effort.
What is a lifelong process?
Alcohol impairs this organ, which controls memory, judgment, and decision-making.
What is the brain?
Avoiding people, places, and situations linked to substance use is known as this.
What is trigger avoidance?