Understanding Addiction
This is a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.
What is addiction?
This is a common treatment program that involves living in a facility while receiving therapy and support.
What is inpatient rehabilitation?
These are people who share similar experiences with addiction and recovery, offering understanding and encouragement.
What are peer support groups?
This is a plan developed by individuals in recovery to help them navigate high-risk situations.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
This is a physical activity that can help reduce stress and improve mood.
What is exercise?
This type of addiction involves substances like alcohol, opioids, or stimulants.
What is substance use disorder?
This type of therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
This is a professional who provides counseling and therapy to individuals dealing with addiction
What is a therapist or counselor?
These are situations, emotions, or people that can trigger a desire to use an addictive substance or engage in a behavior.
What are triggers?
This involves engaging in activities that bring joy and relaxation, such as hobbies or spending time in nature.
What is self-care?
This refers to the physical and psychological symptoms that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance.
What is withdrawal?
This is a 12-step program that emphasizes spiritual principles and peer support.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA)?
This refers to the network of friends, family, and loved ones who offer emotional and practical assistance.
What is a personal support network?
This is the process of returning to drug use after a period of abstinence.
What is relapse?
This is the practice of focusing on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness or meditation?
This is a psychological dependence where a person feels they need a substance or behavior to function.
What is psychological dependence?
This type of treatment allows individuals to live at home while attending therapy and support groups regularly.
What is outpatient treatment?
This is a type of therapy that involves family members to address the impact of addiction on the family unit.
What is family therapy?
This is a strategy to manage cravings by distracting oneself or engaging in an alternative activity.
This is a creative outlet that can help individuals express emotions and reduce stress.
What is art, music, or writing? (Self-Care acceptable)
This is the tendency for a person to need more of a substance to achieve the same effect.
What is tolerance?
DAILY DOUBLE! This therapeutic approach helps individuals develop skills to manage triggers and cravings by focusing on present moment awareness.
What is mindfulness-based relapse prevention?
This is a program specifically for families and friends of people with addiction.
What are Al-Anon or Nar-Anon?
DAILY DOUBLE! This is a crucial step in relapse prevention, involving identifying warning signs and taking proactive measures to avoid a return to substance use.
What is early intervention or recognizing warning signs?
This is the ability to adapt to challenging situations and bounce back from adversity.
What is resilience?