Substance Abuse
What is the most common substance abused in the United States?
Alcohol
What is the first step in the 12-step program?
Admitting powerlessness over alcohol and that our lives have become unmanageable
This type of treatment involves living in a structured environment and receiving intensive therapy.
Residential treatment
What is a 12-step fellowship for people struggling with alcohol addiction?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
What is the fear of relapse?
Relapse anxiety
This term refers to the physical and psychological dependence on a substance.
Addiction
This term refers to the support system provided by other people in recovery.
Fellowship
This medication is often used to treat opioid addiction.
Suboxone
What is a recovery program based on Buddhist principles?
Refuge Recovery
This term refers to the urge to use a substance again.
Craving
What is the process of detoxifying the body from a substance?
Detoxification
What is the process of developing healthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress and triggers?
Relapse prevention
This type of therapy focuses on the emotional and psychological aspects of addiction.
Psychotherapy
A science based recovery group?
SMART recovery
A holistic approach to recovery that focuses on physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
This type of therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with substance abuse.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
This term refers to the ongoing commitment to maintaining sobriety.
Recovery
What is the process of gradually reducing the dosage of a substance to help with withdrawal symptoms?
Tapering
This type of facility provides a safe and supportive environment for people in recovery.
Sober living facility
A professional who specializes in addiction treatment and recovery.
Addiction Counselor
This term refers to the use of a substance in a way that is harmful to oneself or others.
Substance abuse
What is the practice of mindfulness and acceptance of the present moment?
Meditation
This type of treatment combines medical and behavioral approaches to address addiction.
Dual diagnosis treatment
This organization provides information and support for people affected by addiction.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
Nelson Mandela