Substances Use Disorder/Addiction
What is the term for when the body needs more of the substance to get the same effect?
What is tolerance
Taking deep breaths, counting to 10, or meditating are examples of what type of skill?
What are stress management techniques?
What is the first step in many recovery programs (such as AA)?
What is admitting you have a problem?
In the “Stop” step, what should you avoid doing?
What is acting impulsively?
What does relapse mean?
What is returning to substance use after a period of recovery?
What is the brain's main "reward chemical/hormone" often overstimulated by substances
What is Dopamine?
True or False: Coping skills only work for mental health challenges, not addiction.
False.
What does the acronym “AA” stand for in recovery programs?
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
Which step asks you to consider possible consequences of your choices?
What is Think?
True or False: Relapse means recovery has failed.
False.
Name one short-term effect of alcohol on the brain.
What is slowed reaction time / impaired judgment / loss of coordination?
Exercising, journaling, and talking with a trusted adult are examples of what type of coping?
What are healthy coping strategies?
A supportive friend group, therapy, or a sponsor can be described as part of someone’s what?
What is their support system?
If you carry out your decision, which step are you in?
What is Act?
Stress, being around old friends who use, or going to certain places are examples of what?
What are triggers?
What is the medical term for when someone experiences physical or mental symptoms after stopping a substance?
What is withdrawal?
What type of coping skill involves identifying negative thoughts and replacing them with positive ones?
What is cognitive restructuring (or positive self-talk)?
Recovery is often described as a lifelong _______.
What is process or journey?
After you make a decision, which step helps you learn from the outcome?
What is Reflect?
What is one strategy to prevent relapse?
What is avoiding triggers, using coping skills, reaching out for support, etc.
Substance Use Disorder is diagnosed when use causes problems in what two major areas of life?
What are personal and social responsibilities (work, school, family, health, relationships)?
When you use hobbies, creative outlets, or sports to deal with stress instead of substances, what are you practicing?
What is adaptive coping?
What are the two major types of treatment commonly used in recovery?
What are behavioral therapy and medication-assisted treatment?
Why is this model useful in situations involving peer pressure and substances?
What is because it helps slow down decision-making and evaluate risks?
What is the percentage range of individuals who relapse?
What is 40%-60%.