Stages of Relapse
How many stages of relapse are there?
3: Emotional, Mental, & Physical
This trigger happens when we feel like we have nothing to do, too much time on our hands, or have a general lack of interest in doing anything.
Boredom!
When speaking about substance use, what is an enabler?
Someone who helps facilitate your use by providing you opportunities to use. Giving money, time, transportation, emotional bandwidth, etc.
Expressing this "G" word, lets those close to us know the level of appreciation we have for them.
Gratitude
This "Iron Man" actor is one of the most notable and inspiring cases for sobriety. He spent most of his early career under the influence leading to high profile arrests and a string of rehab visits.
Robert Downey Jr. !
His addiction started during childhood and included a variety of drugs. At one point, he decided it was time to get sober and joined a drug detox and drug rehab program to help. Now, Robert Downey Jr. credits sobriety for his continued success as an actor.
The act of using alcohol or another drug
Physical Relapse
An unpleasant emotional response triggered by a perceived gap between the social connections you desire and those you actually experience.
Loneliness!
why is a lapse different than a relapse?
Lapse: One time return to use, followed by contrition, forgiveness, and a refocusing on our recovery plan.
Relapse: A full blown return to using, and the behaviors we have exhibited when in a using cycle
The most important relationship any one of us will have, over our entire lives, is with who?
Ourselves!
This "Batman" and "Good Will Hunting" star has struggled with drug, alcohol, and gambling addictions.
Ben Affleck!
has been quoted saying that he owes his success to beating his drug use, gambling, and alcohol addiction. After years of sobriety and a divorce, Affleck went back to rehab. He has been open about the issues he faces on the road to recovery.
Fantasizing about using, lying, looking for opportunities to use
Mental Relapse
Name on external trigger and one internal trigger, please.
External: anything we encounter in our environment
Internal: Thoughts, feelings, emotions, bodily sensations.
Why should a relapse prevention plan be continuously be re-evaluated and revised?
Life changes and so do we, our plan should adapt to those changes so it can continue to benefit us!
To maintain healthy relationships, we should identify and communicate these physical, psychological, and emotional limits to protect ourselves from being used, manipulated, or violated by others.
Boundaries
This actress, who hails from Hollywood royalty, experienced the pressures of Hollywood firsthand, leading her to experience alcohol addiction by the age of 11 and cocaine addiction by 12. She has stared in "E.T." "Scream" and "50 First Dates"
Drew Barrymore!
Drew’s story is not one of defeat but resilience. Relapse, though difficult, is a chapter many face in their recovery journey. It’s not an indication of failure but a reminder that recovery is a continuous process. Drew’s journey teaches us the importance of seeing relapses not as reasons for shame or judgment but as moments that can be overcome with the right tools and resources. Now, having journeyed through the highs and lows, Barrymore stands strong.
There is a war going on in your mind, part of you wants to use, but part of you doesn't.
Mental Relapse
This acronym HALT reminds people in recovery to be mindful of these four states that can increase relapse risk.
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired
Why does Adam keep saying using isn't your problem, it's your solution?
Substance Use Disorders develop as a means to help us cope with stressors in our lives. Gaining understanding of why we turn to using for relief or comfort helps us to strengthen our recovery plan moving forward
This term refers to the healthy ability to understand the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of another
Empathy
This Scream Queen, famous for her leading role in "Halloween" struggled with substance use following a surgery. Painkillers felt like a way for her to gain a sense of control but led to her stealing pain medications and turning to drugs during difficult times.
Jamie Lee Curtis!
She found sobriety with the support of others who have had similar experiences and notes recovery as the greatest accomplishment of her life. Now, Curtis is an advocate for policies to reduce opioid misuse.
Beginning to isolate, become complacent, avoiding own problems or feelings are an example of what kind of relapse
Emotional Relapse
What is a grounding technique?
activities focused on mindfulness. Grounding techniques typically activate the 5 senses to help us remain in the here and now.
Name three healthy supports, that may be helpful to someone navigating recovery.
Sober family and friends, counselor, sponsor, support group peers, Spiritual leaders, therapists, etc.
This "I" word refers to a close and profound emotional, psychological, and physical connection between individuals. that involves a deep level of trust, respect, vulnerability, and mutual understanding.
Intimacy
One of the most popular actors of the 90's and 2000's, this "Interview With A Vampire" and "Oceans 11" star has recently opened up about his drinking and attending AA meetings
Brad Pitt!
recently revealed that his recovery practice includes regular 12 Step meetings in an interview with the New York Times: “I had taken things as far as I could take it, so I removed my drinking privileges. It was actually really freeing just to expose the ugly sides of yourself. There’s great value in that.”