Detox Related Terms 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'withdrawal' refer to?
- Symptoms that occur when a substance is reduced or stopped (Correct answer)
- The act of entering a detox facility
- Taking money out for treatment
- Avoiding triggers
Correct answer: Symptoms that occur when a substance is reduced or stopped
Withdrawal is the set of physical and mental symptoms that appear when use is cut back or ended.
Question 2: The term 'relapse' means what?
- Returning to substance use after a period of abstinence (Correct answer)
- The first time someone tries a drug
- Successfully completing detox
- Switching to a milder substance
Correct answer: Returning to substance use after a period of abstinence
Relapse is resuming substance use after having stopped.
Question 3: What is 'abstinence' in recovery terminology?
- Refraining completely from substance use (Correct answer)
- Using only on weekends
- Reducing dose gradually
- Replacing one drug with another
Correct answer: Refraining completely from substance use
Abstinence is the complete avoidance of the substance.
Question 4: The term 'sobriety' generally describes what state?
- Being free from intoxicating substances (Correct answer)
- A mild level of intoxication
- Active withdrawal
- Drug tolerance
Correct answer: Being free from intoxicating substances
Sobriety is the state of not being under the influence of intoxicants.
Question 5: What does 'MAT' stand for in addiction treatment?
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (Correct answer)
- Mandatory Alcohol Testing
- Mental Adjustment Therapy
- Maximum Allowable Threshold
Correct answer: Medication-Assisted Treatment
MAT is Medication-Assisted Treatment, combining medications with counseling.
Question 6: The term 'craving' refers to what?
- A strong urge or desire to use a substance (Correct answer)
- A physical withdrawal seizure
- A drug's half-life
- A detox medication
Correct answer: A strong urge or desire to use a substance
A craving is an intense desire or urge to use the substance.
Question 7: What is a 'trigger' in the context of recovery?
- A cue or situation that prompts the urge to use (Correct answer)
- A medical detox device
- A type of withdrawal symptom
- A prescribed taper schedule
Correct answer: A cue or situation that prompts the urge to use
A trigger is a person, place, emotion, or thing that sparks cravings or use.
Detox Related Terms 3
What does 'withdrawal' refer to?