Physical Health in Recovery
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
Mindfullness
Having a support network of people who understand your struggles and can offer guidance and encouragement is crucial. This network is often referred to as this.
Support System
What are the 3 three things to take into consideration to avoid any possible triggers?
People, places, and things
HALT is an acronym for
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired. Whenever feeling a craving to use, or in general feeling anxious or “off,” ask yourself if you are feeling any of these symptoms.
The former Beatle has openly struggled with addiction and mental health issues. .
Paul McCartney
Name at least three different medications used alongside counseling and behavioral therapies, to treat substance use disorders.
Suboxone, Methadone, Vivatrol, Sublicade, Lucemyra, buprenorphine and naltrexone, Subutex
Emotions, feelings, thoughts, and memories that make the person experience thoughts of using. It is more difficult to deal with people and places. Hint: a person cannot always control this.
internal triggers
What are the alternatives to recovery?
Jails, institutions and death.
Substance with a high death rate in the U.S., higher than suicide
Fentanyl
This famous diva uttered the now famous phrase, "Crack is Wack"
Whitney Houston
This type of physical activity, which includes activities like walking and running, is known to improve cardiovascular health and boost mood in recovery.
aerobic exercise
Identifying and writing down triggers, coping skills, people, and activities that can help prevent a relapse
Relapse Prevention Plan *Raise your hand if you have a relapse prevention plan
An apology without change is ______.
manipulation
Is the fastest addicting drug...
Nicotine
This country music singer relapsed on alcohol just months after his wedding.
Keith Urban
This nutrient is crucial for muscle repair and energy levels, and it's often depleted in individuals who are in the early stages of recovery.
Protien
This specific technique involves creating a detailed plan that outlines coping strategies, support contacts, and steps to take when experiencing cravings or high-risk situations.
relapse prevention plan
Recovery is about _____ action rather than ______ action
Taking; Talking
What is the significance of the "one day at a time" philosophy in addiction recovery,?
Stay in the present moment.
This actress previously struggled with cocaine abuse before getting sober. She was the first black news anchor in Nashville, and known for her popular TV talk show.
Oprah Winfrey
This type of exercise, known for its benefits in reducing stress and improving mental health, involves controlled breathing and is often recommended for those in recovery.
Yoga
One of first things you should do after you relapse is?
Give yourself grace and mercy.
What is the most important thing to have going into the recovery process?
Willingness/Will Power
The symbol for AA is a triangle with each side representing one of these 3 principles.
Recovery, unity, and service.
This actor says he used drugs before he was a teenager and spent most of his early career under their influence. He had several high-profile arrests in the late 1990s and early 2000s while misusing alcohol, cocaine, and heroin and spent time in a California prison and a state-run rehab facility.
Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man)