Science of Addiction
This neurotransmitter, often referred to as the "feel-good" chemical, plays a major role in addiction by reinforcing the pleasure of substance use.
What is Dopamine?
This is the name of the 12-step program designed to help individuals who are affected by the behavior of others with substance use issues, such as a family member or friend.
What is Al-Anon?
This is a disorder, characterized by extreme mood swings between mania and depression.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and these.
What are behaviors?
This process refers to the brain's ability to become less responsive to a substance over time, leading to the need for more of it to achieve the same effect.
What is tolerance?
In this 12-step program, the focus is on helping individuals who are dealing with drug addiction, providing support through group meetings and shared experiences.
What is NA?
A person with this disorder may experience repeated, intrusive thoughts and engage in repetitive behaviors to alleviate anxiety.
What is OCD?
This CBT technique involves gradually exposing a person to feared situations in a controlled way to reduce anxiety.
What is exposure therapy?
This part of the brain, responsible for decision-making and impulse control, is often not fully developed in teenagers, making them more susceptible to addiction.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This is the term used for the daily reflection or action that many participants of 12-step programs use to strengthen their recovery.
What is a daily inventory?
This mental health condition is characterized by episodes of disorganized thinking, hallucinations, and delusions, often requiring long-term management.
What is schizophrenia?
CBT has been proven effective in treating this common mental health condition, where a person experiences excessive, uncontrollable worry.
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
This process in the brain involves the strengthening of neural pathways that promote repeated behaviors, including addiction.
What is neuroplasticity?
This author of The Big Book, one of the foundational texts of Alcoholics Anonymous, co-founded AA in 1935.
Who is Bill Wilson?
This eating disorder is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, often leading to self-imposed starvation.
What is anorexia nervosa?
CBT is often used to treat this mood disorder, which involves persistent feelings of sadness and a lack of interest in life.
What is depression?
This medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is commonly used to help people addicted to opioids, helping to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
What is methadone or buprenorphine?
The 12-step program encourages participants to make this gesture towards those they have wronged, in order to repair relationships and heal.
What is making amends?
True or False: Mental illness can be caused by personal weakness or lack of willpower.
What is false?
CBT is often considered a short-term therapy. The typical duration of CBT treatment ranges from about X to Y sessions.
What are 12 to 20 sessions?