Relapse Prevention
Emotions, feelings, thoughts, and memories that make the person experience thoughts of using. It is more difficult to deal with people and places. Hint: a person cannot always control this.
What are internal 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 problem behavior (such as drug use) are not yet recognized. 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
True or False: goldfish have a memory of three seconds
False; they have a memory of at least one month
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 or engage in unhealthy activities.
Cravings
The individual is experiencing ambivalence about change
Stage 2: Contemplation
Something that increases risk for relapse.
What is a risk factor
Started off on a T.V show under the name The Fresh Prince - has performed in many movies including Men in Black
Will Smith
Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.
Denial
Despite being one of the most well-known and well-respected U.S. Historical figures, this 16th president of the U.S. was known to struggle with a mood disorder
Abraham Lincoln
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?
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 individual has decided to change their behavior, and they begin to think about how to do so
Stage 3: Preparation. What are some things you did during this stage?
Getting support from a neutral person who can help with mental health and addiction concerns
Therapy
(True or False) Over the last few years, the number of people abusing controlled prescription drugs in the U.S. has grown.
True
This movie stars Mila Kunis, who enters detox to combat her heroin addiction.
100 Bonus Points if you can name the mother in this movie.
Four Good Days (starring Glenn Close)
Using another activity in order to replace or substitute the feelings/results you used to get from using substances
Substitute Addictions
The stage we want to try to prevent/avoid.
Stage 6: Relapse. What are some things you do to prevent relapse or a lapse?
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?
What is the most commonly abused street drug in the United States?