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.
What are triggers
a powerful desire to use substances
often perceived as "impulsive" and "uncontrollable"
What is craving
talking or hanging out with people from another cottage
what is fraternization?
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
A state of mind where you are thankful and taking notice of the good things in your life, rather than focusing on the bad
gratitude
making excuses or coming up with reasons for your behavior, rather than taking responsibility
justification
someone who guides a newcomer through the process of 12-step groups
What is a a sponsor ?
For example, making your bed, no gambling, being on time for rollcall, not feeding the animals
what are cottage rules?
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
You 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.
Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.
Denial
believing in our own ability to handle addiction to the extent that we do not believe we need to ask for help.
What is overconfidence
the physical symptoms experienced after detox that relate to the "bodily healing" from substance abuse. These could last up to 12 months.
Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms or (PAWS)
The person who creates your treatment plan and has individual counseling sessions with you
Who is your primary counselor?
Getting support from a neutral, objective 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
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"
One of the few areas of life that a person can change. It can be positive or negative, good or bad, etc.
What is attitude?
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired .
what does the acronym HALT stand for?
A type of therapy that includes more than two patients, and is facilitated by a professional
what is group therapy?
Doing or thinking about something different when you feel yourself being triggered to use substances
Opposite Action
Name three things we do every day that can become addictions.
Spending money
Food
Cell phones
Gaming
Relationships
Describe the steps of DEARMAN
D- Describe; E-Express; A- Assert; R-Reinforce; M-Mindful; A-Appear Confident; N-Negotiate
*For 200 bonus points, roleplay a DEARMAN script
S.L.I.P.
what is sobriety, loses its priority.
Or what is a relapse
Thinking about being angry or hurt over something that happened in the past.
The big book says this is the number one offender.
What is resentment.
person who has the phone in the cottage and works in the Cottage office
Who is the assistant counselor?
what does the acronym TIPP stand for?
Tip the temperature
Intense exercise
Paced Breathing
Paired Muscle Relaxation
Name 3 diseases or illnesses that can result from drug use
Hepatitis
Heart disease
Obesity
Mental health
HIV
Cancer
Stroke
Name 3 reasons that can influence whether or not a person becomes addicted
Genetics (family history)
Age
Environmental factors (neighborhood, friends)
Gender
ethnicity