Triggers
Thought Stopping Techniques
The Brain
Disease
Misc.
100

True or False?

The better we get to know our triggers, the more manageable they will become. 


True

100

True or False

Snapping is a useful thought-stopping technique?

True

100

What is the primary organ effected by addiction?

The brain

100

Cirrhosis effects what organ in the body?

The Liver

100

Research has shown that following a schedule reduces what?

stress and anxiety

200

What are the 2 types of triggers?

Internal and External

200

Tools used to change the trigger-use sequence

Thought-Stopping Techniques

200

The brain's ability to rewire itself.

Ex: to relearn after injury or to adapt to changes in the environment. 

Neuroplasticity

200

True or False?

Addiction is a medical condition?

True 

200

What does H.A.L.T. stand for?

Hungry

Angry

Lonely

Tired


300

What is the sequence of a trigger?

Trigger, Thought, Craving, Use

300

True or False?

The onset of all emotions are automatic?

True


300

What is the name of the Reward Circuit in the brain?

Limbic System

300

What is the "feel-good" chemical in the brain?

Dopamine

300

What are the stages of recovery?

Withdrawal

Honeymoon (Pink Cloud)

The Wall

Readjustment


400

Thoughts and emotions linked with using substances

Internal Triggers

400

True or False?

The brain can consciously pay attention to several things at once?

False

400

What part of the brain is responsible for decision making or reasoning abilities? 

The Prefrontal Cortex

400

Addiction changes how cells in the brain __________ with one another.

communicate

400

 Withdrawals from what 2 substances can be fatal?

Alcohol and Benzodiazepines
500

Impulsive urges to use that have a physiological basis

Cravings

500

Name three thought-stopping techniques

Call someone

Snapping

Visualization

Relaxation

Notebook

500

What are the 3 parts of the Limbic System?

Hippocampus

Nucleus Accumbens

Amygdala 

500

What are the 4 main characteristics of a disease? 

1. Progressive

2. Chronic

3. Fatal (if left untreated) 

4. Host

500

The inability of the brain to feel pleasure.

Anhedonia