Drugs and Alcohol Facts
Triggers
Recovery
Coping Skills
Mental Health
100

An individual who has only a few drinks each week cannot be an alcoholic.

False. People who depend on alcohol, or whose ability to function in daily life is impaired by alcoholic, suffer a disease.

100

The best thing to do when experiencing triggers early in recovery is to avoid them.

True.

100

On average, a person will drive under the influence up to 80 times before their first DUI.

True

100

You must use ALL coping skills taught in groups in order to maintain adequate mental health and sobriety

False

100

1 in 4 Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year.

True.

200

Why shouldn't you use drugs/alcohol if you have been diagnosed with mental health disorder?

Alcohol or drugs exacerbates underlying mental health symptoms (i.e if you are already depressed you will become more depresesed)

200

Name the three most common triggers

People, places and things


200

Name at least 2 steps from AA

1. Admitting you are powerless to drugs/alcohol

2. A power greater than ourselves can restore us to sanity

3. Made a decision to turn our lives around

4. Make a moral inventory

5.Admitting the nature of our wrongs

6. Ready to remove defects of character

7. Humbly ask Him to remove out shortcomings

8. Make a list of person's we have harmed and be willing to make amends

9. Make direct amends

10. Continue to take personal inventory and admit our wrongs

11. Continue spiritual progress

12. Help others in recovery

200

What are 3 mindful coping skills you can do anywhere?

Deep breathing, urge surfing, grounding techniques, 5-4-3-2-1

200

Name 2 cognitive distortions

Black and white thinking (polarized thinking), overgeneralization, catastrophizing, personalization, mind reading, mental filtering, discounting the positive, "should" statements, emotional reasoning, labeling

300

Due to risk of seizures or death, if withdrawaling from these 2 substances it is best to seek inpatient treatment/detox

Alcohol and Benzodiazapines

300

Give an example of a cognitive trigger

Any thoughts (anxiety, stress, trauma symptoms)


300

You may experience Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) for up to ___ years.

2

300

Substance use, overeating, excessive sleep and excessive avoidance are examples of what?

Unhealthy coping skills

300

Our _____ beliefs (central beliefs that people hold about themselves) contribute to negative self-talk.

Core

400

After smoking marijuana, how long is a person's driving ability affected?

5-7 hours

400

3 out of 4 ______ reference using drugs, alcohol, or tobacco (hint: pop culture)

Rap songs

400

It is important to set ______ on your exposure to certain people places and things, especially early in recovery.

Boundaries

400

Give me an example of a way to sooth yourself by using one of the 5 senses.

Lighting a candle, taking a bath, soft blanket, pet animal, hug someone, listen to music, look at the stars, drink tea, chew gum, smell flowers

400

This is a leading cause of opioid access

Overprescription by doctor

500

______ _______ is the leading cause in substance abuse deaths

Unintentional overdose
500

Why should new relationships be avoided the first year of recovery?

- Relationship may take priority over recovery

-Ups and downs, stress, can lead to relapse

500

What is a way someone can sabotage their treatment?

Not going to groups, dishonesty, minimizing relapses, not taking meds, intellectualizing, "doing it your way", avoid meetings, becoming complacent (etc.)

500

Why is deep breathing helpful when experiencing anxiety or racing thoughts?

Deep breathing sends oxygen to our blood which sends a signal to our brain that we are not in danger which slows down the heart.

500

What does the DBT "TIPP" skill stand for?

Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, and Progressive Muscle Relaxation

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