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Brain Chemistry
Drugs
CBT and DBT Knowledge
Stages of Change
Recovery
100

What neurotransmitter is released in the brain that is associated with pleasure?

Dopamine.

100

Moderate to severe drinking can cause what hormone in men to decrease?

Testosterone. 

100

What is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique

Mindfulness.

100

Beyond just thinking about it or preparing to act, a person in this phase has actually begun doing something (or a lot of things) differently, and may be experimenting with expanding his or her efforts.

Action Phase.

100

What is step 1 in AA?

“We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable.”

200

T or F: The brain registers all pleasures in the same way, whether they originate with a psychoactive drug, a monetary reward, a sexual encounter, or a satisfying meal.

True.

200

Withdrawal from which classes of drug can lead to seizures and possibly death?

Benzodiazepines and Alcohol. 

200

What does HALT stand for and why is it important?

Hungry Angry Lonely Tired

200

People in this stage are still in active use and currently have no plans to make any changes. 

Precontemplation Stage

200

Name 3 types of Recovery Support Groups.

AA

NA

SMART Recovery

Recovery Dharma

Celebrate Recovery

300

Addictive drugs can release up to how many times more Dopamine in the brain?

10 times more than what is released by the natural reward process. 

300

True or False: At one point in history, smoking tobacco was illegal.

False

300

What does DEARMAN stand for and when might you use it?

Describe

Express

Assert

Reinforce

Mindfulness

Appear Confident

Negociate

300

Individuals in this stage have managed to stay in Action mode for at least six months.

Maintenance

300

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

What is the Serenity Prayer.

400

What does PAWS stand for? Name three possible symptoms. 

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

  • Irritability and hostility.
  • Depression.
  • Anxiety.
  • Low energy and fatigue.
  • Sleep disruption, including insomnia.
  • Memory problems.
  • Limited ability to focus or think clearly.
  • Cravings.
  • Impaired executive control.
  • An inability to feel pleasure.
  • Difficulty focusing on tasks.
  • Lack of libido.
  • Inexplicable chronic pain.
400

If a woman drinks while pregnant what condition may affect her child that can lead to cognitive and intellectual impairment?

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

400

_______ is a cognitive distortion where you only see the worst possible outcomes of a situation.

Catastrophizing 

400

People in this stage are thinking about taking action, but aren’t quite ready or don’t know how to get started.

Contemplation

400
Name a medication that can prevent an overdose from opiates.

Narcan/Naloxone

500

T or F: Dopamine not only contributes to the experience of pleasure, but also plays a role in learning and memory — two key elements in the transition from liking something to becoming addicted to it.

True.

500

What is the most addictive substance known to man?

Sugar.

500
What is TIPP?  When might you use it?

Temperature

Intense exercise

Paced Breathing

Paired Muscle Relaxation

500

People in this stage are getting ready to take action. They are more decisive, confident and committed; they’re developing a plan and may have already taken small steps.

Preparation

500

Name 5 strategies to prevent a relapse.

Going to a meeting

Calling a friend/sponsor/counselor

Distracting with something pleasant

Avoiding the trigger

Using coping skills