Seeking Safety
What is the Stage of Change that demonstrated when someone enters treatment?
Action
What are the three stages of relapse?
Mental, Emotional, Physical
What system of the brain is primarily involved in the disease of addiction?
Mesolimbic Dopamine System a.k.a. Reward System
What are three qualities of mindfulness?
Being in the present, self awareness, focus on breath
What organ system does trauma primarily affect?
The Nervous System
What are the three types of grounding?
Mental, Physical, Soothing
What does P.A.W.S stand for and how long does is typically last?
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome? 1-2 years
What area of the brain is responsible for self-control?
Prefrontal Cortex
Recovery Dharma
What part of the nervous system is involved in the Fight or Flight Response?
Sympathetic or Autonomic Nervous System (both answers are correct.)
What are the three stages of healing from trauma and substance abuse?
Safety, Mourning, Reconnection
Boredom
What are the three parts of the Cycle of Addiction?
Intoxication, Withdrawal, Craving
What are the two forces involved in driving sleep?
Circadian and Chemical
What does A.C.E.s stand for?
Adverse Childhood Experiences
What severe condition of alcoholism presents with symptoms similar to dementia or alzheimer's disease?
Warnicke's Syndrome "Wet Brain"
What are three examples of thought stopping?
Accepted Answers: Saying the word, "STOP", Visualization, Snapping, Relaxation/Mindfulness Techniques, Call Someone-other answers up to Facilitator's discretion :)
What does ASAM stand for?
American Society of Addiction Medicine
What role does Adenosine have in the body related to sleep?
It gradually rises throughout the day and stimulates the desire to sleep.
What is a specific type of therapy available to support people working through trauma?
EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
What is the typical relapse cycle?
Trigger, Thought, Craving, Use Cycle
What is the difference between guilt and shame?
"I feel bad" vs "I am bad"
What part of the brain is referred to as the "Reward System" of the brain?
Mesolimbic Dopamine System
Breathing/Breath
What are the two structures in the brain that are primarily affected by trauma?
Amygdala and Hippocampus (Hippocampi - plural)