Relapse Prevention
What might be a threat to my relapse prevention? a. Living with a family member who uses. b. Hanging out with old friends. c. Not having a support system. d. Thinking it is o.k. to use just once. e. All of the above.
e. All of the above
People, places, and things
What are external triggers
A strong addictive urge that can pull you in a way you may not wat to go if you are not careful
craving
The essential inner drive, focus and desire, that brings about positive change and attainment of goals.
Motivation
(2000's) This artist was referred to as the King of Pop, died due to complications from prescription drugs in 2009
Michael Jackson
Identify the best tool for time management when first starting recovery?
What is scheduling.
What is an internal trigger?
What is a thought or a feeling that can create a craving to use drugs?
What substances may be life-threatening when going through withdrawal and require medical assistance?
alcohol, opiates, or benzos
The ability to look inside yourself honestly and truthfully: self-awareness
Insight
(1990's) Singer of one of the most popular grunge bands in the 1990's shot himself in the head in 1994 at the age of 27, addicted to heroin
Kurt Cobain
If a person relapses after a third attempt, they should give up. a. True b. False
b. false
What is an external trigger?
What is any person, place, or thing that can create a craving to use drugs?
What is the term for a person who may have gone backwards a little but didn't completely relapse.
setback/slip
Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a difficult challenge, because it is so difficult to do it alone
support
(1980's) John Belushi was legendary actor and comedian who shocked the world when he overdosed and died from mixing cocaine and heroin in 1982 at the height of his fame. He was on the original lineup of what longstanding TV show which is still on the air today.
Saturday Night Live
What is the average number of serious recovery attempts doe is take to get to sobriety?
5.35 attempts
What should you do when listing people that are triggers for you?
What is be specific and use their names?
Some people may try to deal with substance use issue by attempting to use less, or change to a less harmful substance. If that isn't working they may need to consider this basic old option
abstinence/sobriety
Building insight an motivation lead to this powerful experience defined by a strong sense of positive mental stimulation to try to make things better
Inspiration
(1970's) This iconic musician is one of the top earning dead celebrities today, still earning over 50 million/year for his music despite dying from complications of prescription drug addiction back in 1977.
Elis Presley
A person gives up alcohol, but notices that his/her smoking frequency had increased. What is the name for this term?
Interactive addiction disorder/cross-addiction
What is something you should do to avoid certain people?
What is change your phone number.
It is proven that relapse doesn't suddenly happen out of nowhere - It's not an event, it is often much more of a gradual _________________
process
If you find focus and discover this it can help you define your goals and add meaning and direction in your life
Purpose
(1960's) This world famous movie star shocked the world in 1962 from a barbiturate overdose which some say was accidental, some say it was suicide, and others say it was murder
Marilyn Monroe