Stages of Recovery
This is the feel good chemical in the brain
What is the dopamine?
This part of the brain regulates emotion.
What is the amygdala ?
20 minutes of __________ will release an equitable amount of dopamine similar to the amount of dopamine release from doing opiates.
What is Mindful Breathing i.e. breathwork?
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol— that our lives had become unmanageable
What is Step 1?
"I statement"
What is When you _________ I feel _________ Because I think _________ What I need from you is _________?
This is the period between 45-120 days of recovery where the brain reduces the production of the feel good neurotransmitter. which is marked by depression, anxiety, restlessness and irritability.
What is the wall?
When activated heart rate increases, pupils dilate, respiration increases, and digestion decreases giving one a panicky feeling.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
Three things that help alleviate anxiety naturally
What is exercise, mediation, yoga breathing.. Other acceptable answers would be talking to someone, breathing into a paper bag etc?
SMART acronym?
What is Self-Management and Recovery Training?
No matter how long we are clean (sober), the return of destructive thinking and living patterns can set the stage for what
What is relapse?
This stage of recovery is between 120- 180 days where the brain begins to heal the most and stabilize. This period is referred to as
What is homeostasis?
When activated heart rate decreases, respiration decreases and digestion begins to operate functionally.
What is the para-sympathetic nervous system?
Brain chemistry changes as the result of prolonged substance use. This process also occurs in recovery. The changes in the brain are referred to as
What is Neuroplasticity?
This many people die from an opioid overdose daily
What is 197 individuals?
Over the course of 6 months this will decrease the size of the amygdala.
What is mindfulness based practices?
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 -120 days?
Somatic complaints Sleep disturbance Fatigue Forgetfulness, confusion, and concentration difficulties Flashbacks or Dissociation Sexual numbing Increased “flight, fight, or freeze (submit)” response Gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and dermatological conditions
What are the biological effects of trauma?
This is the brain process that is assumed to contribute to depression.
What is serotonin reuptake?
PAWS
What is post acute withdrawal syndrome
Separation, Initiation, Conflict and Return
What is the hero's journey?
This is the period between 15-45 days of recovery where the brain overcompensates and produces too much of the feel good neurotransmitter.
What is the pink cloud?
The activation of the emotional part of the brain results in this process
What is fight or flight/freeze?
This how the brain sends and receives messages
What are neurotransmitters?
CBT and DBT
What is cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy?
When activated for alertness studies show that the amygdala reacts at this rate_________ compared to the prefrontal cortex, which is at the rate of ___________
What is 1/100th of a second? What is 2 seconds?