Thinking Errors
If I relapse once, I’ve completely failed recovery.
What is black and white thinking (all or nothing)?
This skill helps you ask for what you want, in a way that increases your odds of getting it, without being harmful or agressive.
What is DEAR MAN?
Disregard for Rules and Laws
What is an antioscial attitude?
Yelling, intimidation, and physical violence are examples of this.
Using substances, withdrawal, using to manage withdrawal, guilt or shame around use, use to cope with shame and guilt, more shame and guilt and withdrawal, more use...
What is the addiction cycle?
"The restaurants in this city suck" after having one bad dining experience.
What is an overgeneralization (overgeneralizing)?
These are goals that are specific, measurable, time specific, and attainable.
What are SMART Goals?
If I see someone struggling, I should offer help. Small acts of kindness make a big difference
What is a prosocial thought?
What is passive communication?
This state occurs when a person needs more of a substance to achieve the same effect, often leading to increased use and risk of dependence.
What is increased tolerance (or tolerance)?
They're just being nice, they don't mean it.
This still is exactly what it sounds like, it helps you pause and consider the consequences before making a decision.
What is Stop and Think?
If that store didn’t overcharge people, I wouldn’t have to steal.
What is an antisocial thought?
Sarcasm, slamming a door from another room, comments under your breath, or pointed jokes are an example of this.
What is passive-aggressive communication?
This term refers to the intense desire or compulsion to use a substance, even when a person tries to quit.
What is a craving?
What is personalization
This skill helps improve communication by asking open-ended questions, positive statements, and reflecting and summarizing the other person's perspective.
What are/is OARS?
They're just out to get me
What is an antisocial thought?
Clearly stating your needs or boundaries, hearing the other person out, and willingness to compromise if needed, are examples of this.
What is assertive communication?
This brain system, which releases a feel-good neurotransmitter, is hijacked by substances like cocaine and opioids, reinforcing addictive behaviors.
What is the dopamine reward system?
I feel like a failure, so I must be one
What is emotional reasoning?
This skill helps facilitate effective communication and builds trust and respect by encouraging a gentle approach, validating the other person, showing interest, and remaining calm and relaxed.
What is GIVE?
Environmental responsibility
What is a prosocial attitude?
Lying, gaslighting, and weaponized emotional outbursts or fits are examples of this...
What is manipulative communication?
This is the idea that addiction is the result of learned behavior and underlying brain mechanisms.
What is the neurobiological model of addiction?