Stages Of Change
The Brain And PAWS
Recovery Terms
Treatment
Celebrities and Movies
100

True or False: Relapse mainly happens in the contemplation and preparation stages of change. 

False. Relapse can happen at any stage. 

100

What does PAWS stand for?

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

100

A medicine that quickly reverses an opioid overdose. 

Narcan

100

___ are automatic, inaccurate, and negative thought patterns that twist reality and increase stress.

Cognitive Distortions

100

This artist was referred to as the king of pop. He died due to complications from prescription drugs in 2009.

Michael Jackson

200

No intention to change; may not see substance use as a problem. What stage of change is this?

Pre-Contemplation

200

At what age does the brain fully develop?

25 

200

Higher doses are needed to produce the same effect experienced initially.

Tolerance

200

What theory practices distress Tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness? 

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

200

What Netflix documentary follows four men in recovery from opioid addiction as they work toward rebuilding their lives at a rural rehabilitation center in West Virginia?

Recovery Boys

300

A Cost Benefit Analysis is best used for which stage of change?

Contemplation

300

How long can PAWS last during recovery?

6 months to 2 years. 

300

Initial high motivation can sometimes dip or "burst" around the 60 to 90 day mark.

"The Pink Cloud." 

300

What does HALT stand for?

Hungry, Angry, Tired, Lonely

300

This metallic man has been in recovery since 2003. He was introduced to drugs by his famous father and spent time in jail. He saw a resurgence in his popularity since entering recovery and staring in a series of hit movies.

Robert Downey Jr.

400

List the 5 Stages of Change in order. 

Pre-Contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and Maintenance.  

400

The brain’s ability to change, adapt, and form new connections through learning and experience is called?

Neuroplasticity. 

400

This is something that identifies warning signs, coping strategies, supportive contacts, and steps to take during a crisis. 

Safety Plan or Relapse Prevention Plan

400

There are __ criteria for Substance Use Disorder.

Criteria: 

  1. Larger amounts or longer duration

  2. Unsuccessful efforts to cut down

  3. Excessive time spent

  4. Cravings

  5. Role disruption

  6. Interpersonal or social problems

  7. Giving up important activities

  8. Hazardous use

  9. Continued use despite physical or psychological harm

  10. Tolerance

  11. Withdrawal

400

What 2018 Netflix film stars Abbi Jacobson as a woman who drives around Los Angeles with her heroin-addicted brother, played by Dave Franco, while trying to get him help?

6 Balloons

500

How long must someone maintain a change to reach the Maintenance Stage?

6+ Months

500

This part of the brain is repsonsible for emotional responses and stress processing.

Amygdala

500

What are the Stages of Relapse in order?

Emotional Relapse, Mental Relapse, Physical Relapse

500

What are the 5 Ds to manage cravings?

Distract, Delay, Deep Breathe, Drink Water, Discuss

500

What child film star, part of the biggest movie franchise of the 2000s shared the following statement on alcohol abuse: “I was living in constant fear of who I’d meet, what I might have said to them, what I might have done with them, so I’d stay in my apartment for days and drink alone. I was a recluse at 20. It was pathetic – it wasn’t me. I’m a fun, polite person, and it turned me into a rude bore.”

Daniel Radcliffe