Definitions
A strong inclination to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly.
Addiction
What are the causes of addiction?
Genetics and Environment
What are people, places, or things that cause physical reactions or negative thoughts to occur?
Triggers
What are boundaries?
The limits, rules, and expectations we set for ourselves in relationships.
The fastest addicting drug is nicotine
Fact
A written strategy, coping skills, support people, and list of activities that helps people cope with triggers or urges and recover from addiction.
Relapse Prevention Plan
Substance abuse effects what system in our brains?
Reward system
A sudden recurring memory of an event
Flashback
What are rigid boundaries?
Strict, inflexible limits or rules that are difficult to change or adapt, often manifesting as emotional distance and an unwillingness to compromise in relationships.
You can't get addicted to a substance the first time you use it.
Myth
A group for people who have the desire to stop using drugs or alcohol are called?
12 Step Fellowships
Ex. NA/AA
What happens to your brain if you keep using substances?
The ability to experience pleasure decreases
An unwelcome involuntary thought, image, or unpleasant idea that may become upsetting or distressing, and can feel difficult to manage or eliminate
Intrusive thoughts
What are porous boundaries?
Weak and easily breached, characterized by oversharing, over-involvement, difficulty saying "no," and a tendency to prioritize others' needs over one's own.
The most commonly abused drug across the county is Marijuana.
Fact
The practice of regularly taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well being.
Self Care
The practice of regularly taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well being.
Dopamine
When someone feels disconnected from themselves and their surroundings.
Disassociation
What are the different area's in our life where we can set boundaries?
Physical
Emotional
Sexual
Time
Material
Verbal
Mental health and addiction are often linked.
Real
This is often called co-occurring disorders.
A mental state achieved by focusing on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and body sensations.
Mindfulness
What is Neuroplasticity?
Resiliency of the brain to adapt to harm and adjust neural pathways to allow for normal functioning after being damaged.
A state of being extremely alert or on guard especially for potential danger
Hypervigilance
When you feel responsible for someone else's emotions or problems, and your sense of self-worth depends on their well-being. This often leads to blurred boundaries.
Codependency
Substance abuse only effects the person using the substance.