Triggers
Going to a party
External
Typically the first 0-15 days comes with cravings, irritability, insomnia, depression and low energy
Withdraw stage
"I need to call TCN and make an appointment and make sure I have my insurance ready to give them".
Preparation
Strong urge to use
Craving
"High on life" feeling in the early stages of recovery
The Pink Cloud
Feeling overwhelmed
Internal
Typically 45-120 days. Old behaviors may come back and relapse is more likely.
The Wall
"Screw you, im fine"
Precontemplation
Tolerance
What typically has the worst withdraw?
Alcohol
Seeing someone under the influence
Sensory
Typically 15-45 days. Confidence is high and life is great
Honeymoon
"Time for my weekly Wednesday meeting. Maybe ill start sponsoring someone else".
Maintenance
How many symptoms are a mild diagnosis
2-3
Relapse starts with a ???
Trigger
Most common triggers people are warned about
(Hint: Also how you would describe a noun)
People, places and things
Typically 120-180. Boredom, lack of goal setting. Guilt and shame are more prevalent
Adjustment
"Maybe I shouldn't have driven home after the game"
Contemplation
How many symptoms are a severe diagnosis?
6 or more
T or F
Relapse is a single event
False
dirty spoon on the side of the road
External and Sensory
Typically around 180 days. Major improvement.
Resolution
"I don't feel like going to my meeting anymore"
Relapse
Important social, occupational or ??? activities are given up or reduced due to substance use.
Recreational
Why in an assessment are the questions worded "Have you now or ever in your life"?
Diagnosis aren't only current they are for life, remission is the specifier to show it isn't a current issue but education is needed to prevent future problems