Addiction Facts
Who can experience addiction?
A. Anyone B. Only under the age of 50 C. Teens D. Only Me
A. Anyone
What is the name of the guide you can work on in treatment that focuses on relapse?
Relapse Prevention Plan
This type of treatment includes medication management. Including Suboxone, Sublocade, Vivitrol, etc.
MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment)
TWO coping skills that can be used to manage stress.
Exercise, social support, meditation, deep breathing, being in nature, journaling, self-care, listening to music, etc.
Addiction can be cured. Provide reasoning.
No, however, addiction can be managed successfully. Long-term remission of addiction is possible.
Is Addiction a Disease?
Yes. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines Addiction as, "a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual's life experiences." It is a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsion and engagement despite adverse consequences.
Name three signs of relapse
Isolation, Procrastination, Negative Thinking, Reviving old negative connections, Not working a daily program of recovery
What is Suboxone used for?
To treat OUD (Opioid Use Disorder)
What is the most important thing you can do for yourself in recovery?
Practice Honesty with yourself and others.
Name three Recovery Support groups
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) NA (Narcotics Anonymous) SMART Recovery Celebrate Recovery
National Recovery Month
September
What are the stages of relapse?
Emotional Relapse, Mental Relapse, and Physical Relapse
What is a healthy way to deal with anger?
Breath, walk away, positive self talk, empathize, delay your reaction, humor, distraction, give others the benefit of the doubt....ect.
What does H.A.L.T stand for?
Hungry.Angry.Lonely.Tired When a drug or alcohol craving comes on, ask yourself if you feel any of these symptoms.
This skill/strategy refers to responding to a thought of using by imagining what the future consequences will be.
Playing the tape forward
What contributes 40%-60% to someone who experiences an addiction?
Genetics
When is the most common time someone experiences a relapse?
Within the first 30 days
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
How can you practice gratitude?
Keep a Daily Gratitude Journal and self-reflection on what you are grateful for.
How can you avoid complacency?
Practicing gratitude, Attend Recovery support groups regularly, Continue learning about addiction, Develop recovery support network, Peer recovery support, Gaining a sponsor
What is the most common co-occurring disorder accompanied by Addiction?
Mental-Health Disorders
Name External Triggers for Relapse
People, Places, High-risk Situations, Paraphernalia
This DBT mindfulness technique is used to manage unwanted behaviors by riding out urges in order to accept discomfort.
Urge Surfing/Wave Surfing
Name 2 treatment methods used to support your Mental Health while in recovery.
Group Counseling and Individual Counseling
Willingness to change, mental health treatment, social and community support, self-care, finding purpose, recovery support programs