Substance Use Behaviors
This word describes when someone keeps using a substance even when it causes problems in their life.
What is Addiction
A ___ is anything that makes a person suddenly think about or want to use a substance.
It can be a situation, a feeling, a memory, a person, or even a smell—anything that reminds the brain of past substance use.
What is trigger
People in this stage aren’t thinking about change yet.
They might not see their behavior as a problem or may feel pressured by others to change.
Pick one: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse
What is Precontemplation
Example: “I’ve stopped using, and I’m sticking to my plan.”
Pick one: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse
What is Action
The frequency in which you must provide a UA for the program.
What is weekly?
This chemical in the brain creates pleasurable feelings, modulates motivation, and plays a big role in addiction.
What is Dopamine
A ___ is a strong, often sudden urge or desire to use a substance. It can feel physical, emotional, or both, and it happens because the brain has learned to expect the substance and signals the body when it wants it.
What is craving
A person starts to realize there may be a problem, but they feel unsure or conflicted about changing.
Pick one: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse
What is Contemplation
Example: “I know this isn’t good for me, but I’m not ready to stop.”
Pick one: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse
What is Contemplation
The number of online Teen Family Wednesday classes required in order for you to have successfully completed this portion of treatment.
What is 12 classes (consecutive or near consecutive)?
This term means needing more of a substance over time to get the same effect.
What is Tolerance
Triggers for use can be I____ or E____. This means that they can occur within us (like changes in mood) or outside of us (like being in an environment with substances).
What Internal and External?
The person decides they want to make a change and begins planning how to do it.
They might research support options, talk to someone they trust, or set a small goal.
Pick one: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse
What is Preparation
Example: “I don’t think my substance use is a big deal.”
Pick one: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse
What is Precontemplation
True or False.
AMRS urine tests are often fallible and lead to inconsistent or unreliable results.
What is False?
This is the uncomfortable experience the body has when a person stops using an addictive substance.
What is Withdrawal
Addiction is considered a ___ that affects a person's brain and behavior. It changes how the brain works—especially the parts that control reward, stress, decision-making, and self-control—making it much harder for a person to stop using a substance even when they want to.
What is disease
The goal here is to keep the change going over time.
This stage focuses on preventing relapse and building healthier habits for the long term.
Pick one: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse
What is Maintenance
Example: “I want to cut back—what’s my first step?”
Pick one: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse
What is Preparation
True or False.
Group participation in AMRS treatment is required. This is because group involvement is clinically demonstrated to be the most effective model for substance use treatment.
What is True
This term describes the “learning and memory” part of addiction—when the brain starts linking a substance with good feelings, making cravings stronger, and leading to increased substance use and associated behaviors.
What is Progression.
A ___ is a healthy strategy a person uses to handle stress, emotions, or cravings without turning to substances.
It helps someone stay in control, feel better, and manage tough moments safely.
What is coping skill / tool
They’ve started actively making changes.
This may include avoiding triggers, using healthy coping skills, attending counseling, or seeking support.
Pick one: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse
What is Action
Example: “I slipped, but I know what I need to work on.”
Pick one: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse
What is Relapse
Why is it important that treatment is conducted in a group setting with family participation? Free form answer.
Multiple acceptable answers.