Treatment
Barriers that people may have when participating in treatment include:
Costs/Money, Time, Childcare, Jobs, Motivation, Attitude, Feeling Overwhelmed, Mental Health Issues, Transportation, You.
1. People
2. Places
3. Things
Triggers
What are negative effects of marijuana?
Altered time perception, impaired thinking, memory, body movement, irritability, restlessness, can worsen depressive symptoms or cause psychosis.
Uncontrollable craving for a substance, loss of control, continued use despite negative consequences, compulsive behaviors, physical dependence.
Addiction
How long do you have to be sober to be eligible for Phase 2 of group?
30 days.
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should be in treatment?
90 Days.
My thoughts control my _______ which influences my behaviors.
Feelings, emotions.
What are negative effects of alcohol?
Lowered inhibitions, decreased control over motors skills, inability to concentrate or focus, addiction, heart attack, stroke, cirrhosis of the liver, kidney disease, blackouts, DWI.
What is the purpose of a relapse prevention plan?
Helping a person understand their own warning signs leading up to their substance use.
What happens if you have poor attendance?
Placed on a Behavior Contract or discharged from group.
What tool do we use to look at the benefits and costs of the options we have when faced with a difficult choice?
Cost Benefit Analysis
A desire or mission you try to accomplish in a certain amount of time.
Goals
The following problems can occur due to which substance: depression, anxiety, insomnia, mood changes, violent behavior, paranoia, audio/visual hallucinations, delusions, memory loss, psychosis, or an intense craving for it.
Methamphetamine
Give me examples of coping skills:
Listening to music, exercise, getting enough sleep, watching a movie, eating healthy food, reading, asking for help, spending time with friends/family, deep breathing, journaling, distracting yourself, etc.
What are some motivations to change?
YOURSELF, children, family members, jobs, improved mental health, a sense of purpose, avoiding trouble, getting off supervision, priorities, values, etc.
Replace a risky activity with a healthy activity.
(Answer will vary)
____ are normal, common, time-limited, and a sign of change.
Cravings
Effects of _____ use: heart attacks, headaches, seizures, strokes, abdominal pain, nausea, high blood pressure, nosebleeds, paranoia, violent behaviors, irritability, anxiety.
Cocaine
What are the 5 parts of us that we need to take care of?
Spiritual, social, physical, mental, and emotional.
What are some available community support groups?
Higher levels of care my counselors talk about include:
Name a Coping Skill discussed in session 19.
Deep Breathing
Counting Backwards
Pleasant Imagery/Visualization
Taking a Break
Won't respond or wake up.
Have slowed or no breathing.
Making gurgling or snoring sounds.
Have blue or gray skin/lips.
Have cold or clammy skin.
What is the most commonly used substance?
Alcohol, followed by tobacco and marijuana.
What is the "pleasure chemical" in the brain that's associated with addiction?
Dopamine.