Core Program
True or False
The Five Stages of Change Consist of
Pre-Contemplation, Preparation, Revision, Action, and Relapse
False
The Five Stages of Change Consist of
Pre-Contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance.
Name One example of a FALSE BELIEF you have held
If I talk about my feelings, they will think I am weak
If I was stronger, Id be sober
If I was taller, Id be happy.
T/F Addiction can Change the Structure of ones Brain
TRUE
What does SMART
Self and Recovery Training management
This occurs when an individual continuously faces a negative, uncontrollable situation and stops trying to change their circumstances, ...
learned helplessness
One example of a Early Positive Vision
Give me TWO examples of EMOTIONAL DODGING
Sleeping to much
Drinking Alcohol
Using Drugs
T/F The Addiction Gene is hereditary.
False, There is no addiction Gene, there however are a combination of factors that contribute to ones addictive behaviors. there is some scientific evidence that genetics can play a roll, and that roll can posibly contribute 50% to the chance someone will become addicted. BUT THERE IS NO ADDICTION GENE are contributing
SMART Recovery is a _____ Point Program
4
_______ is the basic form of not owning up to your misdeeds
Blunt Denial
Example of a Negative Belief
I am not-
good enough
smart enough
pretty/handsome enough
List 3 Common Emotions
Fear
Anger
Joy
T/F Men and Women are equally as likely to have an addiction disorder
True- generally the biological differences have np determining factor.
T/F There is a 5 year Minimum Requirement to Joint SMART
False
______ Feign or pretend they are supporting you, but their actions and behaviors say otherwise
Toxic People
Give One Example of Learned Helplessness
I cant do it, so why bother trying
Ive been passed over for a promotion, why try again.
Ive tried three different treatments centers, I can not get sober, why try
What is RADICAL ACCEPTANCE
When YOU stop fighting reality.
T/F 13 is the average age for alcohol experimentation
True
What labels do we use in SMART to define ourselves
NONE!!! SMART uses no lables such as drunk, druggie, addict , we feel it is not conducive to recovery
A group of people in which the user may meet with frequently in a therapeutic session that share similar issues that help each other through the recovery process
What is a Support Group
Name TWO of the Four types of ROADBLOCKS
Mental, Social, Emotional, and physical
Define- Cross Addiction- Giving at least One Example of a Cross Addiction
eating disorder to alcohol
RX pills to street drugs
50% of Suicides and 50% of Violent crimes involve alcohol and/or drugs
TRUE
Name the 1 of the 4 points of the SMART program
Building and Maintaining Motivation
Coping w/ Urges
Managing Thoughts Feelings and Behaviors
Living a Balanced Life
Poor opinion of themselves; feelings of inadequacy:
Poor Self Esteem