Stages of Change
Third stage of change
Preparation
Tolerance
Physiologic effect where user needs more than the usual dose to achieve the same effect
Active ingredient in Marijuana
THC
Catastrophic Event
One unlikely major event that is the only reason you would use. There was no reason to stay clean.
Stress
Stress could possibly be the number-one addiction relapse trigger because of its broad range of effects on the mind and body.
Fourth stage of change
Action
Process Addictions
Compulsive behaviors that serve to reduce anxiety
Derived from the poppy plant
Opium
Accidentally or Other People
Your brain tries to convince you that you have no choice or that an unexpected situation caught you off-guard.
Over-confidence
Becoming over-confident in recovery puts you at risk for relapse. Having self-confidence is necessary, but becoming over-confident to the point of complacency crosses a line from healthy confidence to over-confidence and relapse risk.
First stage of change
Precontemplation
Dependence
Physiologic need for a substance that client cannot control
Speed up the central nervous system
Stimulants
For a Specific Purpose
Your addicted brain suggests that using a certain drug or alcohol is the only way to accomplish anything.
Social isolation
Reluctance to reach out to others, or form a sober support system through AA or another recovery group, can lead to social isolation and loneliness. The more you become socially isolated, the easier it is to rationalise drug or alcohol use to yourself.
Second stage of change
Contemplation
Co-dependency
Maladaptive behaviors exhibited by significant others of an addict that serves to enable & protect the abuse at expense of living a full & satisfying life
Slows down the central nervous system
Depressant
Addiction is Cured
Your addicted brain tries to convince you that you can use just once or just a little.
Mental or physical illness
Depression, anxiety, and other underlying mental illnesses can trigger drug or alcohol relapse. Physical illness and pain can also put you at risk for relapsing, as your body is stressed.
Fifth stage of change
Maintenance
Active substance found in tobacco
Nicotine
Celebration
The addicted brain and other people may encourage you to reward yourself.
Reminiscing about or glamorising past drug use
Reminiscing can lead to your addictive brain taking over once again. Talking about past use can lead to thinking about future use, and quickly turn into action.