Patterns of Substance Use
This stage of substance use involves experimentation and curiosity, often influenced by peers or social environments.
What is "experimentation"?
Committing crimes like theft or fraud to support a substance habit is often referred to as this.
What is "drug-related crime"?
This group-based treatment program uses 12 steps to help individuals recover from addiction.
What is "Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)" or "Narcotics Anonymous (NA)"?
The ability to bounce back from setbacks or challenges during recovery is called this.
What is "resilience"?
These are people, places, or situations that make someone want to use substances again.
What are "triggers"?
The term for using drugs or alcohol to escape feelings of sadness, stress, or anger.
What is "self-medication"?
This term refers to the legal consequence of being caught with illegal drugs or paraphernalia.
What is "possession"?
Writing out the benefits of staying sober versus using again is a key part of this strategy.
What is "motivational interviewing"?
Staying connected to supportive people and groups is an example of building this for long-term recovery.
What is "a sober network"?
Stress from relationships, financial problems, or work is an example of this type of relapse trigger.
What is "emotional stress"?
A pattern of substance use where a person drinks or uses drugs in social situations but starts to lose control over how much they use.
What is "problem use"?
Breaking probation rules by using substances can result in this outcome.
What is "revocation"?
A plan that helps you recognize triggers and create strategies to avoid relapse is called this.
What is "relapse prevention"?
This is the process of rebuilding trust and making amends with loved ones after substance use.
What is "reconciliation"?
Relapse often happens in three stages: emotional, mental, and this final stage
What is "physical relapse"?
When someone stops using a substance and experiences symptoms like sweating, nausea, or anxiety, it’s called this.
What is "withdrawal"?
Engaging in violent behavior while under the influence of drugs or alcohol often leads to this type of criminal charge.
What is "assault"?
Practicing this calming activity, like deep breathing or meditation, can help reduce cravings.
What is "mindfulness"?
A common saying in recovery is to focus on this manageable unit of time to stay sober.
What is "one day at a time"
Seeing a substance you used to abuse and feeling tempted to use it is an example of this type of trigger.
What is "visual cue"?
A pattern of heavy alcohol use in a short period, often leading to dangerous consequences, is known as this.
What is "binge drinking"?
Being under the influence of substances while committing a crime is known as this.
What is "substance-fueled crime"?
: This type of therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns related to substance use.
What is "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)"?
Successfully completing a treatment program and staying sober for one year is referred to as achieving this.
What is "long-term recovery"?
Learning to recognize early warning signs of relapse and creating a plan to respond is part of this strategy.
What is "relapse prevention planning"?