Terminology
Any form of stimuli that initiates the desire to engage in addicting behaviors.
What is a Trigger
This is a legal substance, often used daily for avid users, and in it's raw form comes from a bean.
Coffee
This type of therapy involves a trained professional and helps individuals address underlying issues related to addiction
What is individual Therapy
the process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.
What is Recovery
This substance is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States.
What is Marijuana?
intense desire to use a substance you were previously addicted to
What is Craving
This drug can produce a psychedelic effect, can cause a depressant effect, can cause some stimulant effects, and be prescribed as a medication in some states.
Marijuana
This online resource offers a directory of support groups for various substance use disorders.
What is SAMHSA's National Helpline
The measure of how we bounce back when those opponents get in the way
What is Resiliency
This term refers to the body's physical adaptation to a substance, leading to withdrawal symptoms when it's not taken.
What is tolerance?
the symptoms one feels when they are no longer utilizing the drugs/ alcohol
What is Withdrawal
What is the main substance found in ADHD medications like Adderall or Ritalin?
What is Methamphetamines/Amphetamines (stimulants)
These therapeutic settings provide a structured environment for individuals to live and receive treatment simultaneously.
What is residential treatment facilities
We acknowledge that our consequences were tied to our use. But the use and the consequences were not a coincidence.
What is Early recovery
This percentage of people with a substance use disorder also have a co-occurring mental health disorder.
What is approximately 50%?
occurs in the absence of the attachment figure
What is Separation anxiety
This drug can promote a disconnection of the body and the mind, can cause mild euphoric effects, can produce frightening hallucinations, and can promote violent behavior.
What is PCP
Coping Strategy:This technique involves writing down thoughts and feelings to better understand and cope with addiction triggers.
What is journaling?
a group of people who share experience, strength and hope that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from alcohol.
What is Alcohol Anonymous
This is the primary neurotransmitter affected by most addictive substances, leading to feelings of pleasure and reward.
What is dopamine?
is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy. Focuses on 4 modules of psychological and emotional function. These include mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation
What is DBT( Dialectal Behavior Therapy)
What is the scientific name for MDMA.
What is methylenedioxymethamphetamine
This skill involves developing the ability to resist temptation and make healthier choices.
What is self-control or impulse control?
Transition, Stabilization. Early Recovery, Middle Recovery, Late Recovery, Maintenance
Stages of Recovery
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that about this many Americans age 12 and older use illicit drugs.
What is around 20 Million?