Recovery
Medically assisted treatment (MAT) helps people in recovery deal with withdrawal. examples of MAT's are... (3 answers
Methadone, Suboxone, Sublocade
This Drug is responsible for the most overdose deaths in the US
what is fentanyl?
simple but effective coping skill that someone can use to regulate their emotions and potentially prevent panic attacks in a stressful moment. This skill involves calming your mind down by connecting with your body.
what are breathing exercises/focusing on breathing?
where can you use your cell phones
common areas, your room, outside
what is a flock of crows called
a murder
This type of meeting is an alternative for traditional AA/NA meetings that focuses on science and evidence-based tools for recovery
what is smart recovery?
this legal drug is not seen as harmful short term, but leads to lung cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and many more issues long term.
maladaptive coping skills such as substances or binge eating often become this thing after sustained use and dependence
what is addiction
who do you go to when you have an appointment you need to get logged
your case manager/ case manager of the day
the fastest bird in the world
what is the peregrine falcon?
This organization in Worcester will help you get set up with a recovery coach, and will assist you with finding resources for housing or employment?
What is Open Sky?
A term referring to the effects of having stopped using a substance. This effect will usually be the opposite of the effect or feeling that the drug will provide
what is withdrawal?
what are good coping skills to use when you are feeling strong cravings to use
talk about it, take a shower, take a walk, eat some food...
dinner is at what time for people on orientation and career search
what is 5:15?
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what is the ostrich?
this step of AA involves making “a searching and fearless moral inventory” of oneself to identify character flaws, past harms, and patterns that contribute to addiction.
what is step 4?
A synthetic drug, chemically similar to marijuana that has been known to have worse side effects than marijuana, including seizures, stroke, and hallucinations.
what is K2 (spice)
a skill that helps the body relax, makes you smarter, and is a good alternative to watching movies on a screen. involves using your eyes
what is reading?
when can you start applying for overnight passes?
what is 2 weeks after you have started working? (must submit paystub)
this bird can fly in all directions and is usually very small and can be mistaken for a large insect?
according to Johann Hari at a ted talk in 2015 the opposite of addiction is
what is connection?
A dangerous drug that has been starting to be mixed in with fentanyl due to its sedating effect. Side effects of this drug include lesions, Necrotizing Fasciitis, and potential loss of limbs. This is typically used as a horse tranquilizer and is not meant for human consumption
what is xylazine? (tranq)
this is an ancient type of yoga, similar to meditation in which someone does yoga usually early in the morning involving a state between sleep and being awake. this has been used in treatment facilities and is shown to be effective for addicts
what is yoga nidra (NSDR)
what must you do after you have completed your chore? (2 things)
sign off on the chore list, and make sure that an RS signs off as well.
this bird has the longest migration pattern in the world, traveling from the arctic to Antarctic, and back every year
what is the Arctic Tern?