Addiction 101
What is it called when something like "people, places or things" cues a person to have a strong urge or craving to drink/use?
What is a trigger?
What does the acronym DBT stand for?
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
With continued substance abuse the brain will stop producing this chemical that enables pleasure.
What is dopamine?
Who were the founders of AA?
Who are Bill Wilson (Bill W.) & Dr. Robert Smith (Dr. Bob)?
This word is used to describe the "negative connotation" or bias that society has towards substance use, addiction, and other mental health challenges.
What is stigma?
What is it called when you need to use more of the same substance to get the same affect?
What is tolerance?
What is the first stage of change called?
What is precontemplation?
To be diagnosed with a substance use disorder, individuals must experience _____________, which occurs when the drug or substance is removed and the person suffers physical effects of being without the drug or substance
What is withdrawals?
In the 12 steps, this step requires you to humbly examine past behaviors and the effects your choices had on yourself and on your loved ones. This process allows you to explore how you deal with shame, pride, embarrassment, anger, and other tough feelings.
What is Step 4?
What phrase does the acronym MAT represent?
What is medication assisted treatment?
What is the name for the process by which the body rids itself of a substance?
The level of care where people can live on-site while receiving treatment is called ___________ care.
What is residential care?
What is one example of a medication used to treat the physical symptoms of withdrawal?
What is Clonidine, Methadone, Buprenorphine?
True or False - you must be sober to attend an AA meeting.
What is False?
Give an example of one practice that represents a harm reduction method.
What is MAT treatment? What is methadone? What is Suboxone? What is "the clean needle exchange"? What is Narcan? What are fentanyl test strips? What are Narcan vending machines?
What does the acronym PAWS stand for?
Post-acute withdrawal syndrome
What is a boundary?
What is one example of a legally purchased substance which is classified as a stimulant?
What is nicotine, caffeine, Adderall, etc.?
What saying does the acronym KISS represent in AA?
What is Keep It Simple, Stupid?
The _________ model means you must be 100% sober to receive/attend services and is exclusionary to harm reduction.
What is abstinence?
This is the term used to describe when a person has two or more mental health or substance use addictions that occur at the same time.
What is comorbidity?
*DAILY DOUBLE* Each group member must name one coping skill they use when they start to experience cravings or are feeling triggered.
What is taking a walk? Calling my sponsor? Attending a meeting? Making a snack to eat? Taking a nap?
What is one example of a substance that can be classified as both a stimulant and a sedative?
What is Kratom or cannabis?
Name 3 of the 12 Promises of AA.
Example:
A ______________ is a trained professional with lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery who mentors and supports others facing similar challenges. They provide non-clinical, strengths-based support to aid in wellness, community living skills, and recovery, acting as role models to inspire hope.
What is a Peer Support Specialist?