Science and Addiction
The rates of heart disease, stroke, HIV, Hepatitis, and mental disorders move in THIS direction when addiction is also present.
Increase, go up, or get worse
This is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest
Depression
This is the practice of regularly taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
Self-care
This term refers to the healthy ability to understand the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of another person.
Empathy or empathizing
Perhaps the most well know composer in history, this famous classical music writer supposedly suffered with bipolar disorder in addition to going deaf.
Beethoven
Whatever the substance is, once addicted to that substance (drug) occurs for a long enough time, then this important organ drastically changes the way it functions.
Brain
This is characterized by excessive, persistent and uncontrollable worry and fear about everyday situations. It can interfere with daily activities, be triggered by life events or medical conditions, and have various types and treatments.
This is the term for a reminder or cue that spark a craving that may cause a relapse (using); these are people, places, and things.
Triggers
To maintain healthy relationships, these are limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships that help us feel secure and in control.
Boundaries
Despite being one of the most well-known and well-respected US historical figures, this 16th president of the US was known to struggle with a mood disorder
Abraham Lincoln
Substance use leads to brain changes over time. These brain changes interfere with an addicted individual’s ability to deny themselves and resist the overwhelming compulsion to continue with drug use. Therefore, addiction is NOT a lack of ________
Willpower
What does the acronym PTSD stand for?
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
This is often taught in group sessions as a way to maintaining recovery from addiction. It involves identifying triggers, thinking errors, and warning signs to avoid a return to negative behaviors. (This is the 11 am in-person group.)
Relapse Prevention
This is the two-word term for the state of mind using the reasonable mind is driven by logic, the emotional mind is driven by feelings, and middle ground of the two.
Wise Mind
This legendary inspirational leader of Great Britain led Britain to victory in World War II, and fought a private battle against his ‘black dog’ of depression.
Sir Winston Churchill
And when someone tries to stop or cut back from using drugs/alcohol, _______ can emerge, including:
Withdrawal symptoms
Some people in recovery need help with difficult life events from the past, distressing experiences, and memories often referred to as a history of _______
Trauma
Tools and techniques you can use to help you handle difficult emotions, decrease stress, and enhance your adaptability. (Daily in-person group sessions at BrightView)
Coping Skills
An important part of any relationship. Utilizing this adds power to conversation, increases trust and compassion, and helps to effectively resolve conflict.
Communication
One of the well-known British writers of stories such as A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, and David Copperfield, got depressed every time he started a new novel, and walked miles to combat insomnia.
Charles Dickens
This highly advanced area of the human brain is associated with decision-making and impulse control, and is strongly impacted by addiction and intoxication. This does not form in humans until the age of 26 years old.
Prefrontal Cortex
This mental health disorder is characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts followed by repetitive behaviors or rituals aimed at reducing anxiety.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Mental health professionals often talk about the importance of having a strong _________network. Often identified as a key component of solid relationships and strong psychological health.
social support
One of the 4 Horseman of a relationship ender, this usually a response to contempt. THIS occurs when the listener withdraws from the interaction, shuts down, and simply stops responding to their partner.
Stonewalling
A shining light of the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century, this person is known as the "father of modern science". An apple fell from a tree and hit his head is a myth created by the scientist himself.
Sir Isaac Newton