Relapse Prevention
A specific person/place/emotion/thing that provoke cravings
what is a trigger
Focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns to improve behavior and mood
What is CBT
a mental health condition characterized by persistent, excessive, and uncontrollable worry about everyday things like health, money, family, or work
What is GAD (generalized anxiety disorder)
the "motivation" chemical, it drives anticipation, desire, and the brain's reward system.
Dopamine
The executive control center responsible for impulse control, decision-making, planning, and emotional regulation
Prefrontal cortex
What does HALT stand for?
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired
focuses on teaching four core skills (mindfulness, acceptance & distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness)
What is DBT
mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and severe disruptions in daily functioning
MDD (major depressive disorder)
Regulates mood, sleep, appetite, and satisfaction. It is heavily involved in feelings of self-confidence and emotional stability.
Serotonin
Crucial for memory formation
Hippocampus
Can include meetings, sponsors, recovery coaches, family members, friends, etc
What is a support system
Learning to accept difficult inner experiences rather than fighting them, while taking action aligned with your core values.
What is ACT (acceptance and commitment)
a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying or life-threatening event
PTSD
They trigger the "fight-or-flight" response, increasing heart rate and energy levels
Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
region is involved in stress responses, anxiety, and unease.
Amygdala
What are the three stages of relapse?
Emotional, mental, physical
rather than waiting to feel motivated, you engage in meaningful, pleasurable, or mastery-building activities first, which naturally jump-starts positive emotions, energy, and breaks cycles of avoidance
Behavioral Activation
mental health condition characterized by severe shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels
Bipolar disorder
calms neural activity and regulates anxiety
GABA
What does the basal ganglia do
rewards, motivation, habit formation
Individuals who remain in treatment for at LEAST ____ days have higher success rates and lower relapse risk
What is 90 days
technique designed to identify, challenge, and replace unhelpful or irrational thought patterns
cognitive restructuring
persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
ADHD
How does substance use impact brain chemicals
the brain may reduce the number of receptors for a specific chemical (like dopamine) or produce less of it naturally
Is only 10% of the brain used?
NO