Brain & Addiction
This brain Chemical is released when we use substances and makes us feel pleasure
What is Dopamine
Feeling sad for two weeks or more with low energy may be a sign of what disorder
What is depression
HALT stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and this.
What is Tired
Name one grounding technique.
what is (5-4-3-2-1, deep breathing, etc.)
Recovery is a process, not a ______.
What is Event
This part of the brain controls decision-- making and is weakened by substance use
What is prefrontal Cortex
Intense fear or worry that interferes with daily life describes this condition as
What is Anxiety
A person, place, or thing that increases urge to use is called a ______.
What is Trigger
Taking slow deep breaths activates this calming part of the nervous system.
What is Parasympathetic nervous system
NA and AA are examples of this type of support group.
what is 12-step programs
Alcohol is classified as this type of drug (Stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen)
What is a Depressant
Hearing or seeing things that are not there are called this.
What is Hallucinations
Relapse often begins emotionally before physically. This stage is called ______ relapse.
What is Emotional relapse
Calling a sponsor, therapist, or trusted person is an example of this coping strategy.
What is Social support
Medication like Suboxone or Methadone is part of this treatment approach.
What is MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)
Long- Term substance use can change the brains reward system, leading to this condition
What is addiction
When someone has both a mental health disorder and substance use disorder.
what is Co-occurring disorder
This coping tool involves riding out a craving like a wave.
What is Urge surfing
Replacing negative thoughts with realistic ones is part of this therapy approach.
What is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Having structure, routine, and accountability supports this stage of change.
What is Preparation/Action stage
This occurs when someone stops using and experiences physical and emotional symptoms.
What is Withdrawal
Substances can sometimes cause mental health symptoms that look like a disorder. This is called _______.
What is Substance-induced disorder
Stress, untreated mental illness, and isolation are all examples of this relapse risk factor.
What is High-risk situations
Name one healthy way to manage anger without substances.
What is Exercise, journaling, timeout, etc.
Name one sign someone is in emotional relapse.
What is Isolation, poor sleep, irritability, skipping meetings