Recovery 1
People, Places, or Things that cause people to have thoughts associated with substance abuse.
What are Triggers
Recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings or opinions
What is validation
This is defined as doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different outcome.
What is Insanity
True or False : Resilience is somebody's ability to recovery quickly from difficulties.
True
What does the acronym HOW stand for?
Honesty, Openness, Willingness
2 organs most affected by vaping.
Lungs and brain
Stage of change: acknowledging that there is a problem but not yet ready, sure of wanting, or lacks confidence to make a change
What is contemplation
Process that allows you to sit still, clear your mind, and focus on breathing.
What is Meditation
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
What is the Serenity Prayer?
This happens when a substance becomes less effective and you have to increase use
What is tolerance
Mental Health Disorder that affects or exasperates Substance use: Symptoms can look like: 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
Feelings of worry, racing thoughts, and restlessness are signs of this.
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
What is empathy
Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction
You can go to this person to talk about your feelings one on one in a safe therapeutic environment
What is a Therapist
Who is the most important person in your recovery
Yourself
Stage of change: When people have made a commitment to make a change. Their motivation for changing is reflected by statements such as: “I’ve got to do something about this — this is serious. Something has to change
What is preparation
Practice healthy ___ ____ to overcome cravings and triggers.
What is Coping Skills
means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness
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
Emotional or physical limits that people set to create a healthy sense of personal space.
What is boundaries
What does PCPAM stand for?
precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintence
What are the stages of recovery according to the Roadmap to Recovery
Withdrawal, Early Abstinence, Protracted Abstinence, Readjustment