Introduction
What is relapse in recovery?
Relapsing is a process of returning to a substance or criminal behavior after a period of not.
What makes sure we are happy and fulfilled in all parts of our lives?
A balanced lifestyle
What is a craving?
The urge we feel after we experience a trigger.
Provide an example of an unhealthy core-belief, and an example of distorted thinking that are internal triggers.
Examples: “The world is against me.”
“Insurance will pay for whatever I steal.”
What is the capital city of Netherlands?
Amsterdam
What is the act of refraining from substances?
Abstinence
What are 5 things you can do while incarcerated to sustain your physical well-being?
Exercise, get enough sleep, eating three meals a day, getting medical care when needed, and hygiene.
True or False:
Can social pressure influence relapse?
True
Name the stages of change. (DD)
Pre-Contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, and Relapse
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River (or the Amazon on some sources)!
What are “SUDs”?
Seemingly Unimportant Decisions
What are the 8 components of overall wellness?
Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical, Environmental, Financial, Occupational, Social
Give examples of External triggers.
People, Places, Things, Situations.
Tell me the sequence of Thinking Reports.
Event, thoughts, feelings, behavior, and core beliefs, alternative thoughts, alternative behaviors.
What country has most natural lakes in the world?
Canada
What is cross-addiction?
A person w/ addiction replaces his or her DOC with a different drug or behavior & develops new addiction.
The proactive thinking strategy called HALT stands for what? (DD)
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
What are 3 examples of thinking distortions?
Extreme thinking, magnifying, minimizing, personalizing, jumping to conclusions, emotional reasoning.
What are 5 positive steps you can take to challenge negative thoughts?
AA/NA, writing to someone, not dwelling on the past, spending time with sober friends, reading, exercising, etc
What part of the body controls balance?
Inner Ear!
What are “relapse warning signs”?
“They involve Behavior, attitudes, feelings, and thoughts”
What is Proactive Thinking and why is it important?
Anticipating and planning for potential challenged to prevent setbacks; it’s important bc it maintains long-term sobriety.
______ are a normal part of everyday life.
Conflicts
What’s the difference between “big” wants and “little” wants? Give an example of each.
“Big” wants refer to the deep desires for long-term sobriety. “Little” wants are temporary cravings.
Which neurotransmitter is most associated with mood regulation and targeted by many antidepressants?
Serotonin