Group Rules
Minimum of number of groups all clients need to attend before completing Group successfully
12
people, places, objects, and things that cause cravings.
What are External Triggers?
Called the "Pleasure Chemical" released in the lower brain
Dopamine
Strategies used to avoid relapse, manage triggers, and behaviors done to deal with emotions *Bonus to name a minimum of 3*
What are coping skills?
What are the TOP 3 most commonly used substances for Adolescents
2. THC
3. Alcohol
A critical part of every group - Clients get the opportunity to share about their experiences, their time, and their plans
"Check-ins"
feelings, emotions, and attitudes cause cravings or make someone want to use
What are Internal Triggers?
The chemical that is closely associated with substance use memory and creates drug cues. This chemical initiates 'drug seeking'
Glutamate
Research shows that attending both of these two things dramatically increases the likelihood of success in recovery
Treatment (Groups) and Counseling
What percentage of High school seniors, reported that they have used Alcohol during their 4 years of high school
67% - 2 out of 3 people
15 minutes late without a call you can come to group. 16 minutes late to group you will not be admitted to group. If you call ahead of time you can come to group late (within reason)
Late Policy for Group
Rationalizations, minimizations, emotional reasoning, or blaming others for continued substance use. The mental gymnastics people use to 'make excuses' using substances again
What are Relapse Justifications?
Name two parts of the brain. Name their primary function(s)?
Upper Brain - Cortex -> Attachment / Rationality / Personality
Lower Brain - Limbic System -> Survival / Automatic Responses / Pleasure
Strategies used to stop the:
"Trigger - Thought - Craving - Use" cycle
*Bonus to name a minimum of 2
Thought Stopping Techniques
What percentage of High School Seniors, reported that they have abused perscription medications during their 4 years of high school?
20%
Name 3 rules that, if broken, would have you removed from group or asked to leave the day
1. Being on your phone
2. cursing at another person
3. sleeping
4. being intoxicated
The substitution of one substance (alcohol) for another substance (THC) or behavior (gambling, shoplifting, exercise).
What is Cross Addiction?
What are considered typical levels of dopamine needed for daily functioning
Between 40 and 60 ng/dcl
Triggers and cravings are usually associated with a list of 3. Successfully avoiding, tolerating, or escaping these 3 is helpful to recovery
People, Places, and Things
What percentage of High School seniors, reported that they have used THC during their 4 years of high school?
50% (1 out of 2)
Name the 3 things all clients need to do to successfully complete group.
1. Minimum of 12 groups
2. Consistent individual counseling
3. Negative drug screens
Name 3 of the 4 stages that lead to developing a Substance Use Disorder / Addiction.
1. Introductory Phase
2. Maintenance Phase
3. Disenchantment Phase
4. Disaster Phase
Addiction is a disorder of... Name 3 of the 5 'factors' that contribute to a person experiencing addiction. *think about Pleasure Unwoven*
Genes - Pleasure/Reward - Memory - Stress - Choice
Avoiding relapse drift involves identifying, checking, and actively strengthening these 'things' that keep you connected to your recovery
*Bonus for naming 2 examples*
What are mooring lines?
How many adolescents are estimated to have a Substance Use Disorder in the United States (Ages 12-17)
1.3 Million