Statistics on Addiction
____the most commonly used substance of abuse in America.
Alcohol
Uncontrollable cravings -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
Addiction
___at a time.
One Day
What are triggers?
People, Places and Things
The emotion we can often use to cover up loneliness, shame, frustration, or sadness.
anger
T/F: Deaths from overdose have increased or decreased since 1990?
True: they have tripled since 1990.
____ are different social support groups to build community in sobriety.
NA, AA, Smart Recovery, faith based groups, etc
____not Perfection
Progress
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
Goals
are the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships.
boundaries
The percent of the 21 million Americans who struggle with addiction who actually get treatment.
10%
______is released in the brain making drug use or other addictive activities pleasurable.
Dopamine
_____stand up eight.
Fall 7 times
Our brain learns by _____ and _____.
repetition and reward
acting the same way towards yourself as you would someone else when you are having a difficult time, fail, or notice something you don’t like about yourself.
Self Compassion
This is the age range Americans are most likely to use addictive drugs.
18 to 25.
This is said to be the 'opposite of addiction'
connection?
"The most common way people give their power up is______________"
Believing they don't have any
5 skills you can use to overcome cravings and triggers
What is: What is (are) a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, playing the tape through, deep breaths, hobbies etc
the moral code that guides our actions and defines who we are. They are what we consider important, the things that matter to our well-being and happiness.
values
______is the drug with the fastest amount time to become addicted to it.
Nicotine
______, _____,_____ are some barriers to getting treatment for addiction.
lack of support from family or friends, financial stress, mental health symptoms, judgement from those around you, fear ECT.
Courage isn’t having the strength to go on – it is ____________
"going on when you have no strength"
____ is the important quality to have in recovery that helps you get back up and try again when you fall.
Resilience.
positive statements that can help you to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts, when you repeat them often
affirmations