Relapse Prevention
an activating event that may spark the urge to want to use a substance
What is a trigger?
An emotion often associated with worry and/or anxiety
What is Fear?
This is the name of the official text book of AA/NA
The Big Book
23 states and Washington DC have passed legal use of this substance
What is marijuana?
This unit is referred to as "The Walls"
What is Huntsville?
guilt is feeling bad about something I did, but this is feeling bad about who I am
What is shame?
Because I value this, I will do whatever it takes to not go back to prison
What is freedom?
in this step you admit your life has become unmanageable
What is Step 1?
this substance is 50 times stronger than heroine and 100 times stronger than morphine
What is fentanyl?
These are in-prison treatment programs like the Johnston Unit
What is SAFP?
When faced with a stressful situation, these are skills I use to keep me from going back to drugs.
What are coping skills?
Also known as spirituality, my belief in a higher power that may help guide me through my recovery.
What is faith?
The 3 things you should focus on changing while in recovery
What are people, places, and things?
this medication is prescribed by a doctor that blocks the effects of opioids or is sometimes prescribed for pain
What is methadone
What is a second degree felony?
the time each week that you dedicate to yourself is part of this healthy routine - it does not have to cost money.
What is self-care?
Although this is often a source of social support, sometimes they can be quite dysfunctional and require extra firm boundaries
What is family
Step 9 says that doing this involves apologizing to the people that you have hurt
What is making amends?
This class of drugs includes xanax, valium, klonopin, ativan
what are benzodiazepines
The part of the prison you are sent to for a disciplinary action where privileges are limited
What is administrative segregation?
activities that increase this "feel-good" neurotransmitter include exercise, enough sleep, listening to music, meditation, spending time in sunlight
What is dopamine?
Because of my past experiences, I am cautious at making new ones.
What are friends?
The serenity prayer asks God to give you this to change the things you can.
What is courage?
this is the fastest route of administration to consume a drug
What is IV (intravenous) use?
This is the process when you are screened, assessed, and strategically assigned to your permanent unit
What is classification?