RECOVERY SKILLS
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are triggers
Came to believe a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
What is Step 2
You have a minor slip-up and decide you might as well give up and keep drinking for the rest of the evening.
What is "all or nothing" or "black and white" thinking.
An unusual or unwanted event that occurs after taking a medication
What is side effects?
1) The user 2) Family 3) Children 4) Co-workers 5) Parents 6) Siblings 7) Friends 8) Community
Who are those affected by substance abuse?
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
This was begun in Akron, Ohio, in 1935, with a chance meeting between two alcoholics, one a doctor and one a broker.
What is A.A.
Your boss sent out a memo to the whole department about tardiness. You feel targeted even though you have only been late once in 2 years.
What is Personalization? You take responsibility for something that was not your fault or was only marginally relevant to you.
This class of drugs creates profound distortions in a persons perception of reality.
What is hallucinogens?
1) Lowered inhibitions 2) Decreased control over motor skills 3) Inability to concentrate and focus 4) Addiction 5) Heart attack; stroke 6) Liver failure; cirrhosis 7) Kidney disease 8) Blackouts
What are the consequences of alcoholism
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward
Meetings are self-supporting through this.
What is Our own contributions.
"I'm angry and hurt, so I know it's going to be a bad weekend."
What is emotional reasoning
Chronic amphetamine use produces a psychotic state similar to what MH disorder.
What is schizophrenia?
1. Addiction 2. Respiratory failure 3. Vomiting 4. Death 5. Drowsiness 6. Reduction of pain 7. Diarrhea 8. Very uncomfortable withdrawal
What are effects of pain killers/opiates
This person is a guide, a mentor, and a fellow recovering addict, who volunteers their time to help a newcomer in the 12-step program.
What is a Sponsor?
You look for only evidence that supports what you already believe and ignore evidence to the contrary.
What is mental filter?
Mixing a sedative or opiate with a stimulant, especially heroin & crack cocaine.
What is "speed balling'?
The following problems occur because of what? -Increase in violence and aggression -Addiction -Drug-induced psychosis -Increase in Respiratory problems -Increase in cardiovascular problems -Risk for HIV, HEP C and TB -Damage to physical appearance
What is Methamphetamine/cocaine addiction
"My girlfriend didn't call me back like she promised; she is probably cheating on me."
What is jumping to conclusions ?