Tools For Recovery
What technique is used to interrupt cravings?
Triggers lead to what?
Cravings
During detox or the early stages of recovery, a person may experience what type of symptoms?
Withdrawal
Drug use is relatively infrequent during this phase of drug use.
The Introductory Phase
Name one effect of the offset of dopamine in the brain after drug use.
Nervousness
Irritability
Low mood
Fatigue
Tremors, Mood swings etc.
Name one thought stopping technique.
Visualization
Snapping rubber band
Calling someone
Relaxation
Journaling etc.
Loneliness, anger, and depression are examples of what?
Internal Triggers
What part of the brain does alcohol dull?
The rational part
The brain begins to condition an association between persons, places, or events and the drug during use in this phase of substance use.
Introductory Phase
This chemical is always in the brain, it plays a part in thinking, motivational rewards, body movement, and pleasure responses.
Dopamine
Every perception has a what?
An emotion
Name three people that can be potential triggers.
Drug dealers, friends who use, partners/spouses, etc.
What other name do we give the Early Abstinence stage of recovery?
The Honeymoon
Frequency of drug or alcohol use increases during this phase.
Maintenance
How long do cravings typically last?
30-90 seconds
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
Name three places that can be potential triggers
Bars
Baseball games
Parties ect.
What element, used in things like scheduling, is crucial to the withdrawal stage of recovery?
Structure
"I earned this", "Other people made me do it", "I need it for specific reasons" are all examples of what?
Relapse Justification
Each use of a drug activates what part of the brain?
The limbic system
What tool is used to keep you on track with your daily routine?
Scheduling
What specific times could be a trigger?
Paydays,
Holidays/Birthdays/Special Events
Work
Stressful Situations
Sometimes people in this stage of recovery believe they can use a secondary drug safely.
Adjustment and Resolution
People, places, and things are all examples of what?
External triggers
Stage 3 of recovery is often called "The Wall". Name the event that occurs during this stage that makes it difficult to experience pleasure?
Anhedonia