Recovery 1
People, Places, or Things that cause people to have thoughts associated with substance abuse.
What are Triggers
what does it mean to be resilient?
the capacity to recover quickly from challenges, obstacles, or difficulties
_______ involves a tendency to act on a whim, without thinking of possible consequences
Impulsivity
what are positive ways to cope with or avoid impulsivity?
What are good techniques to overcome a craving?
7 minute rule, avoiding people places and things, consequential thinking, "change the channel", call someone, etc.
The most commonly used Drug across the nation.
What is Marijuana
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
What is the Serenity Prayer
Process that allows you to sit still, clear your mind, and focus on breathing.
What is Meditation
What is a protective factor? What are some examples of a protective factor?
Protective factors are factors in your life that allow you to be resilient in the face of challenges. Examples include: coping skills, social support, self-esteem, healthy thinking
Feelings of extreme sadness, shame, guilt and or despair is a sign of this.
What is Depression
What life style allows you to abstain from all drugs/alcohol use.
What is a Sober life style
Feelings of worry, racing thoughts, and restlessness are signs of this.
Practice healthy ___ ____ to overcome cravings and triggers.
What is Coping Skills
You can go to this person to talk about your feelings one on one.
What is a Therapist/ counselor /sponsor
This increases as you continue to drink/use, requiring you to need more of your substance to feel the same high.
What is Tolerance
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
_______ is a cognitive distortion where you only see the worst possible outcomes of a situation
Catastrophizing
Drugs cause this chemical in your brain to release more then normal amounts.
What is Dopamine
The process by which the body rids itself of drugs.
What is Detoxification
Being accountable involves what three things?
or
what does it mean to be accountable?
Accepting responsibility for your actions
Being answerable for the outcomes
Taking ownership of your mistakes.
"We admitted we are powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable"
What is Step 1