Mooring Lines
What do “mooring lines” represent in recovery?
Healthy behaviors that keep someone anchored to sobriety.
Uncontrollable craving for the drugs or alcohol, loss of control, use despite negative consequences, psychological dependence or physical dependence.
Addiction.
What does DUI mean?
Driving under the influence.
What is a trigger?
A person, place, feeling, or situation that increases the urge to use.
What is the Boys Republic motto?
Nothing without labor.
How often should someone check their mooring line chart?
Regularly — usually weekly.
What is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction.
Dopamine.
What does AA and NA mean?
Alcoholics anonymous & narcotics anonymous.
What is the difference between an urge and a craving?
An urge is quick and short-lived; a craving lasts longer and feels stronger.
What year was Boys Republic established?
1907
What does it mean if someone does not complete two or more mooring line behaviors?
Relapse drift is likely happening.
What is the most commonly abused drug across the nation.
Marijuana.
What is the main purpose of Drug Matrix groups?
To understand addiction, patterns, triggers, and develop recovery skills.
Name one internal trigger.
Stress, sadness, boredom, anger, loneliness, anxiety.
What are the 3 R's?
Respect, Responsibility, Relationships
Give one example of a mooring line behavior.
Working out, attending groups, therapy, meetings, positive coping skills avoiding triggers.
What is an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.
Overdose.
What is one common reason youth begin experimenting with substances?
Peer pressure, curiosity, stress, or wanting to escape feelings.
Name one external trigger.
Certain friends, neighborhoods, social media, music, or specific events.
What was the head count when Boys Republic first opened?
5 boys and 5 girls
Why is relapse compared to a ship drifting from the dock?
Because relapse starts gradually and often goes unnoticed until the person has drifted far from their recovery practices.
What blocks the effects of opiates on the brain & restores breathing.
NARCAN.
How can substance use affect decision-making for teens?
It impairs judgment and increases risky or impulsive behavior.
What is a productive way to handle a craving when it hits?
Use coping skills like distraction, deep breathing, reaching out for support, or changing environments.
What battle/war was fought on Boys Republic land?
Mexican American War.