1) Don't blame others for making you unhappy. Take responsibility for making yourself happy.
2) Give yourself permission to make yourself happy - even if in so doing, others make themselves unhappy.
3) Make time for yourself to do things which bring you pleasure and enjoyment in the short-term.
4) Do things for others and your community without expecting anything back in return.
5) Sacrifice short-term pleasures and put up with short-term discomforts in order to achieve longer-term gains.
6) Accept the fallibility of others and yourself.
7) Don't take things personally.
8) Take a chance even when you might fail at things at work or in your personal relationships.
9) It doesn't matter so much what people think about you and what you are doing.
10) See uncertainty as a challenge - do not be afraid of it.
100
What letter did we recently write? How was it addressed?
Breakup letter to addiction - "Not-so-dear DOC"
100
What was the name of the nurse who presented the Narcan information?
Dena
100
What mood might you expect after listening to several upbeat/fast-tempo songs?
Energetic / Peppy
100
In addition to counseling, what other services are offered at CRC?
According to the Ohio Dept. of Health data that we reviewed in group, what substance is the "driving factor" behind unintentional drug overdoses in Ohio?
Opioids... Nearly 73% of the drug overdoses involved an opioid in 2013.
200
If you have questions about Narcan (administration, usage, etc.), who should you contact?
Any of the agency's nursing staff. Dena is conveniently located in the dispensary (by the soda machine). If the door is open, walk right on in.
200
What is the name of the beats that some people utilize to enhance their mood (we discussed these in group... they can be subliminal)?
Binaural beats - they are hypothesized to be effective in mood regulation and pain management. However, be aware that there are few research studies corroborating this, at this time.
200
In the event that your counselor is not available, and no one from sober support is available (and you feel that calling 911 might not be appropriate), what can you do?
Call the Clermont County Crisis Hotline @ 513-528-7283. The hotline is staffed by trained clinicians, who are available 24/7. The service is free and confidential.
300
Words don't matter. True or false?
False. The words we choose with others and ourselves do matter. With every word, there is an emotion and/or context. The power of the English language is significant. One can cut down with the tongue, just as with a sword.
300
Name one of the rules of group.
1) No personal attacks.
2) Clean up after yourself.
3) Be honest.
300
Narcan works instantly... if more than 30 seconds go by, you should give up. True or false?
False! Narcan can take several minutes to be effective. If after 5-8 minutes, your person still hasn't roused, you may administer the second dose.
300
What is it about a song that might affect a person's mood?
Lyrics, memories associated with the song, beat, subliminal messaging, timbre of the instruments/voice
300
You should only call your counselor if something really bad happens. True or false?
FALSE! Like it or not, your counselor is a part of your life and recovery. He wants to be aware of what happens in your life (not just the 'bad' stuff). Good news shared with your counselor can brighten his day, too.
400
Instead of saying "I am a failure," we could say what?
"I failed at this (insert activity here)." Past mistakes do not dictate future success. A person who makes mistakes is still a person. Being human doesn't strip you of your humanity.
400
Who should you call if you feel a relapse incident coming on?
Crisis Hotline, Member of Sober Support, Counselor, 911, as applicable
400
What else should you do, in addition to administering the Narcan, for an individual believed to be overdosing?
Call 911, first! Administer CPR, as appropriate.
400
Rock music can't relax you. True or False?
False. Everyone is affected by music, differently. What works for one individual may not be effective for another.
400
What sort of agency is CRC?
A NON-PROFIT substance abuse treatment facility.
500
What is the term that your counselor prefers not to use?
"Addict" - the term has a negative connotation. It removes the personhood of the individual affected. Would you refer to someone afflicted with AIDS as "that sick guy," or someone who happens to use a wheelchair as "that disabled woman"? You are not your disease. You are you. Wholly fallible... wholly human.
500
What should you do if you cannot make it to group or an appointment?
Call your counselor, as soon as humanly possible. I can't help you, if you don't let me know what's happening.
500
What are some symptoms of overdose?
Pale skin (can be gray/blue in color), respiratory depression ('death rattle'), involuntary movements, cold to the touch, 'falling out'
500
Music will only make you feel better. True or false?
False. Depending upon the person, and the music, music can have the opposite effect upon mood. Certain music or tones can make a person feel tense or anxious (think of many horror movies).
500
Name a sober support meeting you can attend as an alternative (or supplement) to AA or NA?