Building Blocks of Positive Change
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time
What are GOALS
We experience these in our mind, heart, and gut and is important to learn how to manage our reaction to them
What are FEELINGS/EMOTIONS
We make dozens if not hundreds of these a day with our mind and one of the best ways to improve our lives is to practice making good ones
What are DECISIONS
A strong addictive urge that can put you in a way you may not want to go if you are not careful
What are CRAVINGS
The way people view addiction and recovery, has an influence on those who are in recovery
TRUE - One of the biggest barriers to recovery is the attitude of the general population.
This ability to look inside yourself honestly and truthfully: Self Awareness
What is INSIGHT/INTROSPECTION
It is important to learn to manage this uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things
What is ANXIETY
This describes overall the way we present and express ourselves. If we have a negative one, we should want to change it to grateful and positive.
What is ATTITUDE
You may have gone backwards a little but still you didn't completely relapse
What is a LAPSE/SETBACK
Harmful use requires that the consequences affect the individual and the community
FALSE
Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a difficult challenge, because it is so difficult to do it alone
These changing temporary states of mind can make us feel high, low, and in between so it is important to be able to regulate these
This categorizes and includes all that is most important in your life and what you care about the most, and what has the most worth to you
What are VALUES
Some people may try to deal with substance use issues by attempting to use less or change to a less harmful substance. If that isn't working, you may need to consider this more basic option
What is ABSTINENCE/SOBRIETY
Currently, substance use disorder affects more than 20 million Americans ages 12 and over
TRUE
Just as ______ can act as obstacles against change, they can also provide a powerful force for change. Positive ones that catalyze change can include hope, inspiration, and pride
What are EMOTIONS
It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion which stems from holding onto anger and grudges
What is RESENTMENT
You can have ups and downs along the way but what matters is that you keep moving forward. If that is true, then you are steadily making this
What is PROGRESS
With more severe addiction, particularly opioid, if the withdrawal or cravings are overwhelming it may be wise to consider seeing a doctor for this
What is MAT
Drug overdose deaths have more than tripled since 1990
TRUE
If you find and discover this, it can help you define your goals and add meaning and direction to your life
What is PURPOSE
Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occurred earlier in life all of which is referred to as
What is TRAUMA/PTSD
This involves all the things the people, places, and things that you surround yourself with and that you choose to be connected to
What are ASSOCIATIONS
They say relapse doesn't happen out of nowhere - it's often an event, it is much more of a gradual....
What is PROCESS
Only 20% of individuals with a reported SUD receive treatment.
FALSE - 10%