Recovery Mantras
It works if you ____ __
Work it!
Internal or external stimulus that causes a craving
Trigger
True or false- Addiction is a disease only of the mind
Feelings of intense sadness, despair, hopelessness, shame, suicidality, and guilt is a sign of this
depression
An example of a socially acceptable substance
caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and maybe marijuana
This too ___ ____
Shall pass
As strong and urgent desire for something
craving
Used to combat heroin or opiate overdose
Narcan or naloxone
What does CBT stand for (It is a type of therapy)
Cognitive behavioral therapy
What holiday has the most vehicle accidents caused by drinking?
Thxgiving
Progress not ______
Perfection
Name a coping skills for anger, PTSD symptoms, or high anxiety
Grounding skills, exercise, meditation, talk to someone
The process by which the body rids itself of all drugs
detoxification
Feelings of worry, uneasiness, and dread
Anxiety
What percentage of Americans with substance use disorders receive treatment
10% out of the 27 million in America
Cultivate an attitude __ _________
of gratitude
Name a grounding skill
5 senses, boxed breathing, yoga, color spotting, math
How long can post acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS) last
Post-acute withdrawal symptoms typically last between 1 and 2 years; however, the severity and frequency of symptoms tend to dissipate as times goes by without the use of addictive substances.
what is the difference between mental health and mental illness
While mental health refers to anyone's state of mental, emotional well-being... mental illnesses are diagnosed conditions that affect thoughts and behaviors
What percentage of people with substance use disorders have co-occurring mental illness
60-70 percent but it is theorized to be much higher due to misdiagnosis
Recite the serenity prayer
HP grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Name a self-soothing coping skill
warm bath, touch something soft, play with your pet, look at pictures of destinations that are soothing, smell candles
4 examples of PAWS
irritability, cravings, sleep disturbances (insomnia, or using dreams), stress sensitivity, anxiety /panic, issues with fine motor coordination
What is the new phone number to call if you are having a mental health emergency
988
Which part of the brain turns off and impacts ability to make decisions and impulse control when using substances, and is fundamental in the progression of substance use disorders.
Prefrontal cortex