Group Topics
Recovery
Addiction
The Brain
Substances
100

Being answerable for one's actions, decisions, and progress. 

What is accountability?

100

Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, (Relapse)

What are the stages of change?

100

Specific cues, internal or external stimuli, that causes a response or behavior. 

What are triggers.

100

Network responsible for sending messages between our brain and body. 

What are neurotransmitters?

100

Comes from opium poppy plant; Known to produce intense euphoria and relaxation 

What is Heroin?

200

Ability to understand, manage, and respond to emotions in a healthy and balanced manner. 

What is emotional regulation?

200

Emotional, Mental, and Physical

What are the stages of Relapse?

200

A strong, immediate desire to use a substance or engage in a behavior. 

What is urge?

200

Part of the brain responsible for our decision-making and impulse control. 

What is the prefrontal cortex?

200

Derived from cannabis plant

What is Marijuana?

300

Inability to meet personal, social, or health goals. 

What is failure?

300

Set of tools, techniques, and strategies to help maintain sobriety. 

What is a relapse prevention plan?

300

Engaging in substance use or behavior despite knowing its harmful consequences. 

What is addiction?

300

The brain's ability to adapt, reorganize, and repair itself

What is neuroplasticity?

300

Substance that can be used as prescription for ADHD; when misused, produces a rush of dopamine in the brain

What is Methamphetamine?

400

Intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. 

What is anxiety?

400

Admit powerlessness; Believe in a higher power; Turn over control; Self-inventory; Admit wrongs; Readiness for change; Ask for help; List those harmed; Make amends; Continue personal inventory; Continue personal inventory; Spiritual growth; Carry the message

What are the 12 Steps?

400

A simple desire or impulsive thought. 

What is craving?

400

Responsible for pleasure and motivation in the brain. 

What is dopamine?

400

Also known as ethanol 

What is alcohol?

500

Present-moment awareness of thoughts, feelings, and emotions without judgement. 

What is mindfulness?

500

Prayer asking for serenity, courage, and wisdom. 

What is serenity prayer?

500

Biological, Enviornmental, and Psychological

What are factors contributing to addiction?

500

Responsible for processing emotions and encoding memories. 

What is the limbic system?

500

Prescription opioid drug used as pain reliever and in surgical anesthesia. 

What is Fentanyl?