Science of Addiction
Triggers
Motivation and Goal setting
Family
Affirmations
100

What part of the brain is responsible for impulse control?

The Pre Frontal Cortex

100

What is a Trigger

Triggers are cues that prompt a craving or urge to use substances

100

Pffft. IDK, What's a goal you're working on?

Has anyone here ever seen CyberPunk Edge Runners? I was talking to someone about it earlier today. It's pretty good, i highly recommend it.
100

In your own words, define Enabling. 

making something possible or easier, and supporting harmful behaviors in a way that prevents someone from facing the consequences of their actions

100

True or false. Affirmations are in the past tense

False, Affirmations are in the present tense

200

What is dopamine?

Chemical in the brain that helps you feel motivation, reward, pleasure, and happiness

200

What are internal Triggers?

Inside us
Feelings Anger, loneliness, boredom, guilt
Thoughts- "I can handle just one" "I'm a failure"
Physical States- Hunger, exhaustion, pain

200

In your own words, what is a Core Value?

A core value is a fundamental belief that guide's our choices and actions. That represent what is important to us and what we stand for

200

What are some examples of enabling?

Sending money
bailing out of jail
Lying for someone
paying bills for someone
Taking on and solving someone else's problems

200

What 3 aspects make affirmations effective?

Specific, Consistant, emotional charge

300

What part of the brain gets Most damaged W/ alcohol?

Hippocampus (learning and remembering part of the brain

300

What are external triggers?

things that are outside of us that act as cues to use.
People, places, things, events.

300

What is the Acronym for S.M.A.R.T goals mean?

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, And Time Bound

300

What are some of the "Roles" that members of a family will take on?

Enable
Hero
scapegoat
The lost child
The Mascot

300

What effect is achieved when you believe you are healed?

Placebo effect 

400

What is the central nervous system made of?

Brain + Spinal cord

400

What does the Acronym H.A.L.T stand for? 

Four common internal states that can lead to relapse if not addressed
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

400

What are some benefits of mapping out your values?

Provide clarity and purpose
Assist with prioritization
Assist with decision-making
Helps us remain authentic
Guide us with Self-Reflection

400

What is the Family Disease Model?

A model that looks at substance use disorders as a disease that affects the entire family.

400

What is an incantation?

Affirmation w/ visualization
500

What is a long term effect of cannabis use?

Affects the brain (Memory issues, attention issues, and decision making issues

500

What can you do between craving and addictive behavior to break the trigger response cycle?

Coping skills
call someone, deep breathing, going for a walk, grounding techniques, playing the tape forward

500

What's an example of a S.M.A.R.T Goal?

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-Bound 

500

what purpose do these family survival roles serve?

Family members get locked into these patterns and roles to provide protection from family pain.

500

What is the brain's ability to change?

Neuro plasticity