Addiction Trivia
Most common addiction across the nation...
As of 2020, 79.5% of Americans abuse alcohol
Feelings of worry, uneasiness, or dread...
Anxiety
What does 'DBT' stand for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
What is the Serenity Prayer?
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference."
What does HALT stand for?
What is HUNGRY, ANGRY, LONELY, TIRED?
True or False: A relapse prevention plan should not be revised and re-evaluated
False. A relapse prevention plan should be continually looked at and re-evaluated to ensure that it fits current feelings, situations, etc.
Feelings of extreme sadness, shame, guilt and/or dispair...
Depression
A____ is always necessary for an individual to take control of their future sobriety and avoid future relapse. This involves identifying personal triggers and helpful coping skills.
What is a Relapse Prevention Plan
What kind of skill is grounding and what is an example?
Mindfulness;
Ex: 5-4-3-2-1; temperature shock; body scan; categories game; object description.
What is the answer to all our problems today?
Acceptance
Name three types of triggers and an example of each.
Social (seeing an old friend who you used to buy drugs from),
Emotional (intense feelings, depression, exhaustion, stress, etc)
Environmental (going to a party or driving by the location of a triggering event)
What is the difference between a lapse and a relapse?
A lapse is a brief return to use; a relapse is a full return to the pattern of use. **Some people define a true lapse as when you honestly admit to using and "tell on yourself."
Substance with a high death rate in the U.S., higher than suicide
Fentanyl
What does PAWS stand for?
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
What does the 'Wise Mind' combine?
Reasonable Mind and Emotional Mind
Something greater than themselves in recovery
Higher power
Identify an internal trigger AND an external trigger.
Internal: Any negative thought or feeling
External: People, places, activities, objects, and situation
Why does structure matter even on “boring” days
Boredom can trigger urges; structure reduces risk.
Most addictive substance
Sugar
TRUE or FALSE? Treating mental health and addiction cannot happen at the same time. It is important to treat the addiction first and then the mental health.
FALSE! Although it may be important to stabilize and demonstrate sobriety prior to participating in treatment, mental health can and SHOULD be addressed at the same time as addiction!
Pre-contemplation; Contemplation; Preparation; Action; Maintenance
What is the 'STOP' Skill?
Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully
A realization period for someone suffering from addiction. It’s a stage where they will look outside of themselves, or inside of themselves, and find a newfound perspective or purpose.
Spiritual Awakening
Why is it important to have more than one coping skill that works for you?
Different situations require different tools; having options increases success in managing stress and cravings
True or False
Relapse prevention starts by saying no just before you are about to use.
False. Saying "no" is the final and most difficult stage to stop, which is why people relapse.
With continued substance abuse the brain will stop producing this brain chemical that enables pleasure..
Dopamine
What is the 'Window of Tolerance'?
The zone in which a person can manage emotions without becoming overwhelmed or shutting down
What are the four core components of DBT skills?
Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness
It works if...
you work it!
"Exposure to ________ is associated with drug addiction in humans and can induce relapse and craving."
What is Stress
What does “progress, not perfection” actually look like in daily life?
Making better choices more often, responding differently, learning from mistakes instead of giving up.