Stages Of Change
True or False: Relapse mainly happens in the contemplation and preparation stages of change.
False. Relapse can happen at any stage.
What does PAWS stand for?
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
A medicine that quickly reverses an opioid overdose.
Narcan
___ are automatic, inaccurate, and negative thought patterns that twist reality and increase stress.
Cognitive Distortions
This artist was referred to as the king of pop. He died due to complications from prescription drugs in 2009.
Michael Jackson
No intention to change; may not see substance use as a problem. What stage of change is this?
Pre-Contemplation
At what age does the brain fully develop?
25
Higher doses are needed to produce the same effect experienced initially.
Tolerance
What theory practices distress Tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
What Netflix documentary follows four men in recovery from opioid addiction as they work toward rebuilding their lives at a rural rehabilitation center in West Virginia?
Recovery Boys
A Cost Benefit Analysis is best used for which stage of change?
Contemplation
How long can PAWS last during recovery?
6 months to 2 years.
Initial high motivation can sometimes dip or "burst" around the 60 to 90 day mark.
"The Pink Cloud."
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Tired, Lonely
This metallic man has been in recovery since 2003. He was introduced to drugs by his famous father and spent time in jail. He saw a resurgence in his popularity since entering recovery and staring in a series of hit movies.
Robert Downey Jr.
List the 5 Stages of Change in order.
Pre-Contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and Maintenance.
The brain’s ability to change, adapt, and form new connections through learning and experience is called?
Neuroplasticity.
This is something that identifies warning signs, coping strategies, supportive contacts, and steps to take during a crisis.
Safety Plan or Relapse Prevention Plan
There are __ criteria for Substance Use Disorder.
Criteria:
Larger amounts or longer duration
Unsuccessful efforts to cut down
Excessive time spent
Cravings
Role disruption
Interpersonal or social problems
Giving up important activities
Hazardous use
Continued use despite physical or psychological harm
Tolerance
What 2018 Netflix film stars Abbi Jacobson as a woman who drives around Los Angeles with her heroin-addicted brother, played by Dave Franco, while trying to get him help?
6 Balloons
How long must someone maintain a change to reach the Maintenance Stage?
6+ Months
This part of the brain is repsonsible for emotional responses and stress processing.
Amygdala
What are the Stages of Relapse in order?
Emotional Relapse, Mental Relapse, Physical Relapse
What are the 5 Ds to manage cravings?
Distract, Delay, Deep Breathe, Drink Water, Discuss
What child film star, part of the biggest movie franchise of the 2000s shared the following statement on alcohol abuse: “I was living in constant fear of who I’d meet, what I might have said to them, what I might have done with them, so I’d stay in my apartment for days and drink alone. I was a recluse at 20. It was pathetic – it wasn’t me. I’m a fun, polite person, and it turned me into a rude bore.”
Daniel Radcliffe