Brain and Body
This chemical is the "feel-good messenger"
Dopamine
People with SUD are addicted because they are bad people
Myth
Heroin belongs to this class
Opioids
Definition of a trigger
Something or someone that increases a craving.
A support group that helps those with Substance Use Disorder
AA, NA, SMART....etc.
This part of the brain handles decision-making
Prefrontal cortex
Relapse means failure.
Myth
Alcohol is currently categorized as this class of substance
Depressant
Two INTERNAL triggers
Stress, boredom, depression, anger, illness (ect.)
A sponsor does this
Helps guide you on your recovery path and holds you accountable.
Drugs create shortcuts in this system
The Rewards Pathway
The brain can heal.
Fact
Methamphetamine affects this chemical in the brain
Dopamine and/or norepinephrine
Two EXTERNAL triggers
People, places, things (or could be more specific)
The purpose of a "safety plan"
What helps you to be prepared if a crisis occurs.
This is the reason tolerance occurs
Receptors become less sensitive.
Detox can be dangerous.
Fact
Seizures are often a big concern when detoxing from this substance class. (3 possible answers)
Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Barbiturates
2 ways of getting through a craving
Urge surfing, prayer, meditation, reaching out to sober support, distraction, ect.
A sign of progress in recovery
Better sleep, improved mood, healthy relationships, physical health...etc.
The brain's ability to rebuild is called _______
Neuroplasticity
Alcohol addiction isn’t as bad as other substance use addiction
Myth.
The main cause of death due to overdose is this
Respiratory depression/hypoventilation (described as when insufficient oxygen is in the brain/lungs/muscles.)
A "relapse prevention plan" is described as this
A plan personal to each individual that lists steps to avoid using.
One type of therapeutic model that is used in addiction treatment
CBT, DBT, mindfulness, ect.