Recovery
This recovery network was established in 1953 and started in California. It asserts that its therapeutic value for aiding people in recovery is that the program is based on people helping people.
What is Narcotics Anonymous?
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug
-Loss of control
-Use despite negative consequences
- chronic, biological brain disease
-Psychological dependence
-Physical dependence
What is addiction?
A group for men and women who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol. Ex. NA, AA, CA….etc
What are 12 step fellowships?
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.
What is Mindfulness?
To politely yet firmly stand up for yourself when facing a trigger or difficult situation is called this.
What is assertiveness?
Meditation, mindfulness, exercise, therapy, calling a sober friend, and thinking of consequences are all examples of this useful tool in recovery.
What is a coping skill?
Information or a plan to help an individual from using again. This kit could include triggers, self help group information, important phone numbers and supports, healthy recreational activities to participate in and coping skills.
What is a Relapse Prevention Plan?
1. Medical doctors 2. Nurses 3. Psychologists 4. Educators 5. Social Workers 6. Occupational Therapists 7. Recreational Therapists 8. Music Therapist 9. Clergy 10. YOU 11. Counselors
What is a Treatment Team?
The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress
What is Self-Care?
*Share one thing you do for self-care
After just one use, this drug can be seen in the brain and in toxicology screens for three to six weeks.
What is Marijuana?
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are Triggers?
is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine?
The first stage of treatment
What is Detox?
Getting support from a neutral person who can help with mental health and addiction concerns
What is Therapy?
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?
What is H.A.L.T.
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward?
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called
What is Increased Tolerance?
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a
What is a Craving?
A state of mind where you are thankful and taking notice of the good things in your life, rather than focusing on the bad
Gratitude
*What is one thing you are grateful for today?
5 things that are suggested to do in order to live a life in recovery.
What is Go to Meetings, Have a Sponsor, Work the 12 Steps, Be of Service, Relationship with a Higher Power
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
What are goals?
The 5 Stages of Change
1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
What is M.A.T.?
Medication Assisted Therapy (Suboxone, etc.)
Using another activity in order to replace or substitute the feelings/results you used to get from using substances
What is Cross Addiction?
This drug as an approved anesthetic in humans and was discontinued in 1965 because patients often became agitated, delusional, and irrational while recovering from its anesthetic effects.
What is PCP?