Relapse Prevention
feelings, individuals, or situations that cause your brain to crave substances; if you are unaware of them they could be a factor for relapse.
Triggers
a powerful desire to use substances
often perceived as "impulsive" and "uncontrollable"
Craving
This film is the true story of William Griffith Wilson, a World War I veteran whose small drinking problem becomes a serious addiction after he loses his fortune in the stock market collapse of 1929. Wilson's career and his domestic life are in tatters when he meets Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith, also struggling with a drinking problem. The two form a support group that becomes the basis for a famous organization.
Bill W
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique
Mindfulness
Those suffering from addiction often have one or more medical issues that occur as well. True or False?
True
Relapse is a sign of weakness or lack of willpower.
True or False
False.
Many people view addiction as a moral failure instead of a behavioral health issue. The truth is that addiction is an ongoing disease that needs to be managed.
someone who guides a newcomer through the process of 12-step groups
sponsor
200 bonus points (for each group) for sharing what you know about sponsorship, what you like about the idea of it, and how a "bad" sponsor could affect recovery success.
This metallic man has been in recovery since 2003. He was introduced to drugs by his famous father and spent time in jail. He saw a resurgence in his popularity since entering recovery and staring in a series of hit movies.
Robert Downey Jr or "Iron Man"
The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress
Self-Care
200 bonus points to share your 2 togo self-care practices for each team member.
ou will always notice drug's effect on physical health immediately.
True or False?
False
you may notice the cognitive effects immediately but it takes its toll on your body over time.
What are two (of the many) causes of a relapse?
Stress, No Support, No Fellowship, Not attending Meetings, Not changing your environment, Not accepting that you have a problem.
the physical symptoms experienced after detoxification that relate to the "bodily healing" from substance abuse
Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms or (PAWS)
This famous British singer, songwriter, and pianist recently had a biopic made of his life. He was knighted by the Queen of England and is one of the best selling musical artists of all time. He went through recovery, built AA/NA meetings into his tour schedule, and has also sponsored other celebrities such as Eminem.
Sir Elton John
Getting support from a neutral person who can help with mental health and addiction concerns
therapy or counseling
Drug addiction can:
A) Cause mental health issues
B) Develop because of pre-existing mental health issues
C) Does not effect mental health issues
D) A and B
D) A and B
What do you have to do if you want recovery in your life? (1st rule of recovery)
CHANGE
Name two things that it is important to do in early recovery to be successful?
Become teachable
Attend Meetings
Get a Sponsor
Talk about how you feel
Practice Coping Skills
Gain some Acceptance
A biopic of a famous country music legend and his rise to fame in Tennessee. While on tour, he meets the love of his life, singer June Carter. However, things take a turn when he becomes involved in drugs and his marriage to first wife, Vivian, begins to fall apart. June eventually helps him recover from his addiction and he proposes to her in front of a live audience.
Walk the Line (Johnny Cash)
Name at least 3 reasons people use drugs
To feel better (stress, depression, etc)
To feel good (socially, pleasure, relaxation)
Curiosity (peer pressure, seeking a thrill, etc)
Fear of withdrawal (using to avoid feeling ill/dope sick/ hungover) ex: drinking as an "eye opener"
400 bonus points for your team if each person names their specific reason for drinking / using
Name 3 diseases or illnesses that can result from drug use
Hepatitis
Heart disease
Obesity
Mental health
HIV
Cancer
Stroke
What are the four C's of Addiction?
compulsion, cravings, consequences, and control.
using another hobby, substance, or activity to replace or substitute feelings/results that you used to get from using
cross addiction
What child film star, part of the biggest movie franchise of the 2000s shared the following statement on alcohol abuse: “I was living in constant fear of who I’d meet, what I might have said to them, what I might have done with them, so I’d stay in my apartment for days and drink alone. I was a recluse at 20. It was pathetic – it wasn’t me. I’m a fun, polite person, and it turned me into a rude bore.”
Daniel Radcliffe
preferred coping skill: exercise
Name 3 reasons/things that can influence whether or not a person becomes addicted
Genetics (family history)
Age
Environmental factors (neighborhood, friends)
Gender
ethnicity
Name 3 specific areas of the body that can be affected by drug use
Mouth
Liver
Throat
Lungs
Skin
Kidney
Bladder
Heart
Brain