Accept, Cope, Adapt
Many life challenges fall into one of __(how many) __ categories?
Three (3)
This substance ranks #1 in the list of addictions among celebrities.
Alcohol
Helps me deal with stress; helps me deal with pain; helps me feel normal; helps me socialize
Short-term benefits of substance use.
True or False: People who have strong relationships are more likely to be resilient and beat addiction.
True
This many weeks of treatment is recommended.
52 weeks
Being poor, having a learning disability, childhood abuse
Examples of life challenges from our past that we may still be dealing with today.
Although his character prefers liver with chianti and fava beans, this actor abstains from alcohol altogether.
Anthony Hopkins
Hurt someone I cared about; damaged my reputation; noticed my problems were still there
Longer term problems created by substance use
In a crisis situation, it's important to have ___________.
A list of people to call for support.
Making excuses for my behavior
Rationalizing
Having a criminal record, losing a driver's license
Examples life life's challenges that are a direct result of someone's bad choices.
This California Girl has been open about her struggle with depression and alcohol over the years.
Katy Perry
In the video we watched about motivation, the speaker had a dream about an animal chasing him that he said represented addiction. What was the animal?
Bear
Improved physical health, resilience to stress, and improved self-esteem
Benefits of social supports.
We cannot control what our family members do, we can only control our own behavior
Boundaries
Examples of life's challenges that weren't expected.
Flat tire, Death of a loved one, unplanned pregnancy
This funny man and star of SNL died at the young age of 33 from an overdose of cocaine and morphine.
Chris Farley
DAILY DOUBLE
Daily practice in gratitude is important to maintain recovery. Name three specific things you are grateful for.
Help with practical problems such as financial assistance or transportation
Tangible support.
Thinking “I’ve got this! I don’t need help. I don’t need meetings. I don’t need to talk about things” are all signs of overconfidence and may lead us to relapse.
Overconfidence
Acceptance directly involves self-awareness, which is also known as this...
Insight
Famous for being the older sister and favorite target of little brother Michael, this Halloween actress became addicted to pain killers following plastic surgery.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Relationships that are important to you • Goals you want to reach • Ways your health might improve • Activities you want to pursue
Reasons for making a change
A way to build social supports by getting involved in the community
One controlled use does not mean we are able to control our use 100% of the time. We are unable to predict when we can control our use.
"Controlled use" and cross addiction