What is the period on the Roadmap for Recovery marked by substantial healing of the brain, significant success with some of the most difficult parts of recovery, and far less cravings?
Readjustment
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What are some symptoms of Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?
irritability, anxiety, sleep difficulties, mood swings, fatigue, lack of motivation, obsessive thoughts, energy flux, memory loss, cognitive impairment
100
What are some emotional triggers?
anger, loneliness, deprivation, guilt, etc.
100
What is shame?
Shame is a state of being...it is feeling bad about who you are (or, rather, who you THINK you are)
100
What happened in Scott County, Indiana?
Governor Pence declared a state of emergency in response to the HIV Infection crisis.
200
What is the name of the brain's "reward circuit" (the SYSTEM responsible for emotional perception)?
The Limbic System
200
What some effective strategies for coping with PAWS?
reading, taking nature walks, journaling, exercising... note: this should not be activities that require significant amounts of time/effort (you should not have to WORK these hobbies, simply enjoy).
Guilt is a feeling (often of regret for something done)
200
What are some of the 'rules' for this group?
be on time, call if you'll be late, food/drink is okay, no gum popping, no limits on language (but no personal attacks)
300
What is the name of the 'feel good' neurotransmitter present in regions of the brain that is directly (or indirectly) targeted by the brain's reward system?
Dopamine
300
How long do symptoms of PAWS last?
This is highly dependent upon the individual, their biological makeup, DOC, duration of use, and other factors.
300
What are some ways to relieve stress?
Having a plan/schedule for the day, healthy diet, exercise, journaling
300
What are some benchmarks of forgiveness?
No feelings of contempt or revenge, no 'punishment' from the one forgiving, quality time enhanced/increased, joy restored
300
What other support services does CRC provide?
Family counseling, couple counseling, childcare, peer support, family support services
400
Why are drugs more addictive than "natural rewards?"
Some drugs of abuse can fool the receptors in the brain to recognize their chemicals as 'feel good' neurotransmitters, or can cause the brain to release abnormally large amounts of natural neurotransmitters.
400
When does PAWS occur?
After the acute stage of withdrawal.
400
"I accept who I am, even though I may not like some of my traits and behaviors" is an example of what?
Anxiety-Reducing Rational Belief
400
If someone refuses to forgive you, in spite of having done everything reasonable to merit forgiveness, what should you remember?
You CANNOT own someone else's emotions. If they are unwilling to forgive, you must accept that reality and begin to move on. Focus on the successes you've made, the positive changes you've attained, and the relationships you've restored or created. Do not let one individual (or even a group of them) stand between you and continued recovery.
400
What is extension to your counselor?
8145
500
What happens to the brain's reward system after sustained/prolonged drug abuse?
It can lead to a flat Affect (loss of motivation, unable to find joy, etc.).
500
What is the best defense against PAWS?
Knowledge!
500
"By anxiety is bad, but I am not bad" is an example of what?
Coping Statement
500
Forgiveness is not a word, it's a (rhymes with 'word')?