Body and Brain
When the nervous system adapts to increased levels of a substance and requires more of the substance to feel the same effect
What is tolerance?
We admitted we were _________ over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable
What is powerless?
This common mental health condition involves persistent sadness, low energy, and loss of interest.
What is depression?
Writing down thoughts to process emotions and triggers is this coping practice
What is journaling?
This is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States.
What is alcohol?
This group of parts within the brain are also known as the "caveman brain" or "lizard brain"
What is the low brain?
This commonly used phrase emphasizes focusing on manageable time frames in recovery.
What is "One Day at a Time"?
When individuals experience both substance use and mental health symptoms, it is called this
What is co-occuring or dual diagnosis?
Calling a supportive friend, goint to a meeting, or reaching out to a sponsor represents this type of coping skill
What is social support?
Shaking, sweating, irritability, nausea, anxiety, or insomnia after stopping alcohol or drugs are signs of this.
What is withdrawal?
This organ filters toxins from substances and alcohol out of the blood stream
What is the liver?
This is the only requirement for AA/NA membership
What is a desire to stop using?
This therapeutic approach is the only approach that can be billed under insurance and focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
The famous Dialectical Behavior Therapy coping skill, T.I.P.P. stands for these words
What is...
Temperature
Intense Exercise
Paced Breathing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
This term describes using more than one substance at the same time, which significantly increases risk.
What is polysubstance use?
Long-term substance use can disrupt this brain reward chemical responsible for feelings of pleasure and motivation
What is dopamine?
This AA founder famously refused to allow his picture to be featured on the cover of Time magazine.
Who is Bill Wilson?
This term describes thinking patterns that are extreme, rigid, and often "all or nothing", which can make emotions more intense
What are cognitive distoritions?
When someone has difficulty controlling impulses and emotions, especially under stress, this is occurring.
What is emotional dysregulation?
Common cannabis myths suggests it is “not addictive,” but research shows individuals can still develop this condition.
What is Cannabis USe Disorder?
This part of the nervous system triggers our "fight, flight, or freeze" response when exposed to stress and substance use
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
These guiding principles emphasize unity, respect, anonymity, and protecting the fellowship as a whole.
What are the Twelve Traditions?
This term describes the process of recognizin a thought, challenging it, and replacing it with something more balanced and realisitic
What is cognitive restructuring or reframing?
This strategy helps someone talk themselves through cravings using realistic, supportive, recovery-focused statements.
What is positive self-talk OR mantras
This widely used depressant class of drugs slows brain activity and breathing and are especially dangerous when combined with alcohol.
What are benzodiazepines?