You had me at the trigger.... (Cravings)
What are cravings?
The desire to use/attain something.
An infection caused by a virus that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation.
HEP C
What is a withdrawal?
the body's reaction when a substance or drug is stopped
What is a coping skill?
a strategy to deal with stress or difficult emotions
Thieving despite adversity
resilience
Name one trigger that can cause certain cravings
Stress, people, or places
T/F - Weed can negatively impact memory, cognition, and IQ levels
True
Name one withdrawal symptom
Sweating, anxiety, nausea
Name two healthy coping skills
Journaling, deep breathing, talking to someone, EXERCISE, LISTENING TO MUSIC
sober supports
T/F: Cravings mean that you always relapse
False
what happens to your Dopamine receptors when you use drugs or alcohol?
DAILY DOUBLE
reduces the number of dopamine receptors and increase the amount you will need to feel pleasure.
DAILY DOUBLE
T/F: Withdrawal symptoms are the same for all substances
False
What is one type of therapy that teaches coping skills (especially with helping to change negative thoughts)?
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
T/F: only people with addiction need to worry about RELAPSE prevention
False
HOw long does an average craving last????
DAILY DOUBLE
The average of most cravings are about 9 mins
DAILY DOUBLE
released when we experience pleasurable activities, such as eating, exercising, or social interactions. It reinforces these behaviors and motivates us to seek them out
Dopamine
What is the safest way to manage withdrawal?
Under medical or clinical supervision, going to detox
T/F: avoiding your feelings is one of the many types of coping skills
FALSE!!!!!!!!
Being willing to take responsibility for your actions, decisions, and their outcomes—both positive and negative—and being answerable to others or yourself for those results
accountability
what's the difference between a trigger and a craving?
A trigger is anything that recalls thoughts, feelings, or memories of an addiction, whereas a craving is an intense, urgent desire for a particular substance or activity
a severe form of brain damage caused by chronic alcohol use leading to a severe deficiency in thiamine (vitamin B1)
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. WET BRAIN
Name two substances that can cause bad withdrawals
Benzos and Alcohol
a practice that involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
Mindfulness Meditation
Name two ways to build resilience
Setting goals and building positive relationships