Substance Abuse
What is the most common substance abused in the United States?
Alcohol
What is the first step in the 12-step program?
Admitting powerlessness over alcohol and that our lives have become unmanageable
This type of treatment involves living in a structured environment and receiving intensive therapy.
Residential treatment
What is a 12-step fellowship for people struggling with alcohol addiction?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) etc
internal or external stimuli—people, places, emotions, or situations—that spark intense cravings, memories, or impulses to use
What are triggers?
This term refers to the physical and psychological dependence on a substance.
Addiction
This term refers to the support system provided by other people in recovery.
Fellowship
This medication is often used to treat opioid addiction.
Suboxone or Methadone
What is a recovery program is for the Family?
What is Al Anon?
This term refers to the urge to use a substance again.
Craving
What is the process of detoxifying the body from a substance?
Detoxification
What is the process of developing healthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress and triggers?
Relapse prevention
This type of therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with substance abuse.
What is CBT
A science based recovery group that uses CBT?
What is SMART recovery
This physical and mental process occurs when a person suddenly stops using a substance they have a dependency on.
What is withdrawal?
This term describes the need for larger amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect.
Tolerance
This term refers to the ongoing commitment to maintaining sobriety.
Recovery
What is the process of gradually reducing the dosage of a substance to help with withdrawal symptoms?
Tapering
This type of facility provides a safe and supportive environment for people in recovery.
Sober living facility
Symptoms that linger after acute withdrawal that may lead to return to use
What is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
This term refers to the use of a substance in a way that is harmful to oneself or others.
Substance abuse
What is the practice of mindfulness and acceptance of the present moment?
Meditation
This type of treatment combines pharmaceutical and behavioral approaches to address addiction.
What is MAT?
This federal agency operates a free, 24/7 National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) for treatment referrals and information.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Withdrawal from these two specific types of substances can be physically dangerous and potentially fatal without medical supervision
What is alcohol and benzos?