Relapse Prevention
Feelings, people, or situations that cause the brain to want to use substances. If you're not aware of them, they can cause you to relapse
Triggers *Share about your triggers
Someone who helps guide a newcomer through the processes of NA or AA
A Sponsor *Do you have your sponsor? Share about your experience
The costs of the probelm behavior (such as drug use) are not yet regonized. The individual is in denial and is not seriously considering changing their behavior.
Stage 1: Precontemplation. What are some statements that someone in the precontemplation stage may say?
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
What is a risk factor?
Something that increases risk for relapse. What are your three risk factors?
This state of mind can be fatal for recovery! It's characterized by being too comfortable or not feeling motivated to continue doing the work
Complacency
A powerful desire to use substances
Cravings
The individual is experiencing ambivalence about change
Stage 2: Contemplation
Doing or thinking about something different when you feel yourself being triggered to use substances
Changing the Channel *What are things you do to Change the Channel?
Name at least three reasons one may use drugs
To feel better (stress, depression, etc)
To feel good (socially, pleasure, relaxation)
Curiosity (peer pressure, seeking a thrill)
Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.
Denial
Symptoms you experience several weeks or months after you have finished detoxing that are related to the body healing from substance use
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) *What PAWS symptoms have you experienced?
The individual has decided to change their behavior, and they begin to thing about how to do so
Stage 3: Preparation. What are something things that you did in this stage?
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 *Share one thing you do for self-care
This medication is used for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose
Narcan. Do you have access to Narcan?
Identifying and writing down triggers, coping skills, people, and activities that can help prevent a relapse
Relapse Prevention Plan *Raise your hand if you have a relapse prevention plan
A common phrase repeated in AA/NA as an important part of recovery. It is not just a common encouragement, it holds great meaning representing the gratitude an individual feels about their sobriety, and the importance of it presently.
"One Day at a Time"
The changes made during the action stage are maintained.
Stage 5: Maintenace. If you are in this stage, what seps did you take to be here? If you are not yet in this stage, what are some additional steps you will need to take?
Getting support from a neutral person who can help with mental health and addiction concerns
Therapy
Withdrawal. Name three types of withdrawal symptoms.
Convincing yourself that it's okay or that you have to use substances/engage in addictive behaviors
Relapse Justification
Using another activity in order to replace or substitute the feelings/results you used to get from using substances
Cross Addiction
After 18 months of sobriety, the individual begins to use again.
Relapse
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 *What is one thing you are grateful for today?
Name three places where you can seek additional support
Crisis hotline, 211, InTheRooms, etc.