The chemical associated with pleasure in your brain
What is dopamine or serotonin
100
This theory states the addict is "morally corrupt."
What is the moral theory
100
AA is an acronym for
What is Alcoholics Anonymous
100
Addiction is the disease of which organ.
What is the brain.
100
CBT is an acronym for
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
200
This system is designed to create a strong, positive connection in your brain to reinforce a particular behavior. For instance, it is pleasureful to take a walk with my dog, so I continue to do it.
What is the rewards system
200
This theory states that 40-60% of alcoholism is due to genetic factors
What is Genetic Theory
200
This meeting is one you typically attend weekly and other members usually know who you are
What is a homegroup
200
The return to drug use after a period of being drug free
What is relapse
200
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, and Relapse are the stages of what.
What are the Stages of Change
300
During active addiction, there is a disconnect to which area of the brain?
What is the pre-frontal cortex
300
This theory states that an addict is never cured but only in remission or in recovery
What is the Disease theory
300
A common phrase from AA or NA that states the importance of focusing on a short time frame of staying clean, in order for the member not to feel overwhelmed by the thought of staying clean for a lifetime.
What is "Just for Today!"
300
These are possible triggers of relapse
What is people, places, and things
OR
Stress
OR
Anhedonia
300
What is the phase of treatment where you have completed residential treatment and are now continuing care with the same agency.
What is aftercare
400
The name for chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine, endorphins,etc
What are neurotransmitters
400
This theory states that males tend to have higher rates of drinking disorders than females
What is Genetic Theory
400
This meeting is typically attended by those who have loved ones with an addiction to heroin
What is Nar-Anon
400
Set of techniques that teaches you to change your thinking and behavior
What is CBT
400
When patients have a diagnosis of chemical dependency and another mental health diagnosis. For example, you have an addiction to heroin and a general anxiety disorder.
What is dual diagnosis
500
It can take your brain this long for the chemicals to reset after a period of active using.
What is 6 months or more
500
This theory states there are other components of addiction such as the family's acceptance of drinking habits
What is the sociocultural theory
500
This organization knows as Alcoholics Anonymous was formed in what year?
What is 1935
500
The lack of pleasure doing things that you used to experience pleasure doing.
What is anhedonia aka "the wall"
500
The book of diagnostic statistical manuals for mental disorders (DSM) is currently using this edition.