Defining Addiction
True or false: Addiction the #1 cause of preventable deaths in the U.S.
True
What is the emotional state that often precedes substance use and can act as a trigger?
Stress
True or False: Coping strategies should completely eliminate discomfort.
False
What is the next stage in recovery that comes after initial withdrawal and treatment?
Maintinence
Which step deals with making a "searching and fearless moral inventory"?
What word describes needing more of a substance over time to get the same effect?
What is tolerance
True or False: Triggers disappear completely the longer someone stays sober.
False
What is the difference between coping and numbing?
Coping increases capacity and awareness of distress, while numbing avoids and supresses
What are warning signs in recovery that a person is in crisis/close to a relapse
Avoiding support system, skipping meetings, falling out of daily routine
What are the names of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous?
Bill W. and Dr. Bob
What is a normal but not required part of recovery?
What is relapse
How many minutes does a craving typically last?
15 minutes
How can spirituality or mindfulness become avoidant rather than grounding?
When it’s used to bypass or excuse emotions instead of experiencing them
What external resources are available for relapse prevention?
Meetings, therapy, MATs
What does Step 11 focus on?
Prayer and meditation
What part of the brain is most involved in addiction and reward processing?
What is the brain's reward system/ dopamine system
Why can celebrating milestones, like a promotion or sobriety anniversary, sometimes act as a trigger
Positive emotions can activate reward pathways, reminding the brain of prior substance-related reinforcement
Why can a behavior feel helpful in the moment but still undermine recovery?
Short-term relief doesn’t equal long-term growth
What phase of relapse typically occurs before physical use?
Emotional relapse
What phrase is often said at the end of meetings to show unity?
"Keep coming back, it works if you work it."
What are the three criteria a person needs to meet to be diagnosed with an addiction
What is impaired control, social impairment, risky use
What does the acronym HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry/Anxious, Lonely, Tired
What is a boundary?
A standard of behavior that you set for yourself that helps to determine your reaction to stressors
What role does cognitive distortion play in relapse risk?
Distortions like “I can handle just once” or “I’ve earned it” override healthy decision-making
This recovery group is focused on scientific evidence and therapy techniques rather than the traditional 12-steps
SMART