Stages of Recovery
This is the feel good chemical in the brain
What is the dopamine?
This part of the brain regulates emotion.
What is the amygdala ?
20 minutes of __________ will release an equitable amount of dopamine similar to the amount of dopamine release from doing opiates.
What is Mindful Breathing i.e. breathwork?
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol— that our lives had become unmanageable
What is Step 1?
Name 3 ways that drugs / alcohol have a negative impact on mental health.
Increased paranoia, enhance depression, poor judgement, lack of impulse control, isolation / withdrawing from social activities, memory impairment, etc.
Severe alcohol withdrawal may include symptoms such as agitation / confusion, dangerous changes in blood pressure, fever, sweating, hallucinations and tremors (shakes) and is known as this...
What is Delirium Tremens (DT's)?
When activated heart rate increases, pupils dilate, respiration increases, and digestion decreases giving one a panicky feeling.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
Three things that help alleviate anxiety naturally
What is exercise, mediation, yoga breathing.. Other acceptable answers would be talking to someone, breathing into a paper bag etc?
SMART acronym?
What is Self-Management and Recovery Training?
Finish this lyric about heroin addiction...
"And you could have it all, My empire of dirt
I will let you down, _______________."
What is "I will make you hurt"?
This stage of recovery is between 120- 180 days where the brain begins to heal the most and stabilize. This period is referred to as
What is homeostasis?
When activated heart rate decreases, respiration decreases and digestion begins to operate functionally.
What is the para-sympathetic nervous system?
Brain chemistry changes as the result of prolonged substance use. Over time, more drug is needed to produce the same effect. This is referred to as...
What is Drug Tolerance?
Activities and outlets for enjoyment to focus on interests and simple pleasures of life without alcohol or drugs.... (think SMART!)
What are Vital Absorbing Creative Interests (VACI - SMART) or Coping Skills?
Over the course of 6 months this will decrease the size of the amygdala.
What is mindfulness based practices?
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 -120 days?
Somatic complaints Sleep disturbance Fatigue Forgetfulness, confusion, and concentration difficulties Flashbacks or Dissociation Sexual numbing Increased “flight, fight, or freeze (submit)” response Gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and dermatological conditions
What are the biological effects of trauma?
This is the brain process that is assumed to contribute to depression.
What is serotonin reuptake?
Making a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
What is Step 4?
Name 3 things you can do to help cope with urges.
What is take a deep breath, positive distractions, review pros of staying sober / cons of drug use, call your sponsor / friend, go to a meeting, physical activity, talk to your therapist / provider, etc. ?
After discontinuing use of a drug, this period may be marked by symptoms such as muscle aches, chills, headaches, irritability, depression or anxiety and strong cravings.
What is Withdrawal or Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?
The activation of the emotional part of the brain results in this process
What is fight or flight/freeze?
This how the brain sends and receives messages
What are neurotransmitters?
Two effective modalities for treating addiction include these. What does CBT and DBT stand for?
What is cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy?
This British singer / songwriter was known for her deep voice and was plagued by alcohol and addiction throughout her career. She died of alcohol poisoning on 23 July 2011, at the age of 27.
Who is Amy Winehouse?