Addiction Basics
Compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a substance or behaviour.
What is addiction?
The process of change that occurs after deciding to stop using substances.
What is recovery?
Dealing with triggers, stressors, and mood.
What is coping?
A person you can reach out to to help when you are struggling with recovery.
What is a sober support?
Name one new coping skill you'd like to try.
Awesome! I hope you get the opportunity to practice it soon so you can use it when you need it!
The physiological and psychological response to stopping a substance or behaviour.
What is withdrawal?
The desire to make change, this is necessary to make changes in our lives.
What is motivation?
This technique is the foundational coping skill, of sitting with your cravings until they pass.
What is riding the wave/urge surfing?
These groups are composed of people in recovery who are there to support one another in the recovery process.
What are 12-Step/Peer Support groups?
Name two self-care activities you intend on incorporating into your week.
Perfect! Remember that self-care can be as little as washing your face, or as involved as developing a new relationship!
The people, places, and things that make us crave.
What are triggers?
These describe how we make changes in our lives, and can help describe what we need at any given time in the change process.
What are the stages of change?
Acts of making yourself feel better and healthier, including setting/maintaining boundaries, relaxing, and engaging in recreational activities.
What is self-care?
These anecdotal-based recovery groups focus on the power of the group and spirituality, particularly the use of a Higher Power.
What are 12-Step groups (i.e., AA, NA, HA, CA, etc.)?
Describe three of your triggers, and one way you plan on removing it from your life (if possible) or coping.
Thank you for being brave and sharing! Remember to lean on your support people to help you through the worst of it!
The neurological, physical, and psychological desire for something.
What is a craving?
These are the self-defeating thoughts that we hold that can keep us from getting into long-term recovery.
What are irrational beliefs?
A way to talk to yourself that helps to change irrational beliefs and negative self-talk.
What is the ABCD model?
This peer support group draws on evidence-based practices, including REBT and sober supports to support people in recovery.
What is SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training).
Name four personal goals you have set for yourself?
Keep going! Goals are the things that keep us motivated!
The recurrence of withdrawal symptoms a few weeks or a few months after acute withdrawal.
What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?
Encompassing the ABCD model, this theory focuses on thoughts and emotions to change behaviours.
What is Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)?
The best and safest way to handle triggers, this is epitomized by the phrase "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
What is prevention/preventative coping?
This is a perfectly valid form of support that can be utilized with some trouble shooting and changing thought patterns.
What are tele support groups?
Describe five qualities that you love about yourself.
You're amazing! I hope you keep adding to this list every day!