SUBSTANCE
ALL ABOUT CHANGE
BRAIN/BODY
THERAPIES
MISC.
100

commonly documented as ETOH

alcohol

100

Developed by Prochaska and DiClemente in 1982 this model outlines the process individuals go through to change behaviors.

What is(are) the Stages of Change model? 

or

What is the Transtheoretical Model?

100

These pathways connect different parts of the nervous system, allowing signals to be transmitted from one region to another.

What are neural pathways?

100

Developed by Aaron Beck in the 1950s, this therapy focuses on challenging unhelpful and irrational negative thoughts and beliefs, referred to as 'self-talk' and replacing them with more rational positive self-talk. 

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

100

The opposite of addiction.

What is connection?

200

Its use includes treatment for acute pain, such as in severe physical trauma, post-surgical pain, and chronic pain, including end-stage cancer and other terminal illnesses, it is a morphine metabolite, DEA Schedule I controlled substance

What is heroin?

200

New situations may conflict with existing beliefs or expectations, creating this lack of harmony, which can either motivate adaptation or trigger resistance.

What is cognitive dissonance?

200

This harms nearly every organ in the body ― heart and blood vessel disease; lung disease; cancer (almost anywhere in your body); and impacts to your bones, eyes, teeth, gums, fertility and pregnancy.

What is tobacco? 

200

Developed from CBT, this approach is defined as "a synthesis or integration of opposites;" it can help clients find their Wise Mind to navigate impulsive behaviors in healthier ways.

What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)?

200

According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), about 2 million people aged 12 years or older use this in any given year, while about 500 people each day try this for the first time. (2024)

What is methamphetamine?

300

Developed in the 1950s to fill a need for strong and rapid analgesia; FDA approved in 1968; synthetic opioid agonist

What is fentanyl?

300

This stage of change is where individuals recognize that their current behavior is problematic and may be causing negative consequences in their lives.


What is the contemplation stage?

300

This substance's health effects include asthma, bowel decay, and increased risk of HIV.

What is cocaine?

300

Medications used in conjunction with behavioral therapies. 

What is Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT)?

300

In the U.S., THIS has resulted in over 1 million deaths since 1999. 

What is substance induced overdoses? 

400

This is made from leaves from Mitragyna speciosa, a tree native to Southeast Asia; FDA notes it has no scientific data that would support the use of this substance for medical purposes or as a dietary supplement. 

What is Kratom?

400

In this stage of change, individuals work to sustain the changes they have made and prevent relapse. This stage is about consolidating new habits and routines.

What is the maintenance stage?

400

This can cause permanent IQ loss of as much as 8 points when people start using it at a young age; Studies link use of this substance to depression, anxiety, suicide planning, and psychotic episodes; contains close to 500 chemicals

What is cannabis (marijuana, THC)?

400

Because everyone close to the patient experiences the harmful effects of substance use, this type of therapy can help broaden the treatment focus when appropriate. 

What is the Family Treatment Approach?

or

Family counseling/therapy

400

THESE are a combination of genetic, environmental, and developmental factors influences risk for addiction.

What are risk factors? 

500

These are volatile solvents, aerosols, gases and nitrites; The peak age of misuse for this type of substance is 14 to 15, but children as young as 5 to 6 years of age also use them.

What are inhalants? or What is an inhalant?

500

Current research shows that the brain is able to continue growing and changing throughout the lifespan, refining its architecture or shifting functions to different regions of the brain through a process called this.

What is neuroplasticity? 

500

This is where the reward center of the brain is located; it includes the VTA (ventral tegmental area) that becomes hijacked with repeated substance misuse.

What is the nucleus accumbens? (NAc)

500

A skills-based, cognitive-behavioral approach, THIS seeks to identify potentially triggering situations and provide tools to overcome them.

What is relapse prevention?

500

These programs remain one of the most effective ways for people in recovery to build support and remain substance free long-term. 

What are 12-step meetings?