RBT
Awfulizing, blaming, loaded words, should, have to need to must, statement of facts, rhetorical question....
6 Self Control Strategies
Paced Breating, Counting Backwards, Pleasant Imagery Visualization, Relaxation, Self-talk, taking a break
relapse is
return of use after a period of abstinence
war on drugs is....
mandatory sentences and stricter sentences rules for drug offenders
most commonly abused drug
marijuana
Camera check is used for
to make sure your awareness and perception of the Activating Event is accurate.
Skill Steps to recognizing your feelings
Tune into your body's physical sensation.
Identify the situation that seems to be connected.
Identify the emotion that you are feeling.
#1 trigger for use especially in adolescents
boredom
becoming dependent on a drug or the feeling you get from being high
3 damaging consequences of drug use
self-respect, friends, time, freedom, job, money, house, family...etc...
Eight Attitudes associated with Attitude Check
Gratitude, Objectivity, Caring, Humility, Open- Mindness, Willingness, Responsibility, Honesty
Relaxation technique that causes you to slowly relax the muscles of your body
Deep Progressive muscle relaxation
values are
things that are important to me
tolerance means
when you need more and more of the drug to get the same feeling you had when you first started using
myth or fact
forced drug treatment doesn't work. A person has to want it
MYTH
almost no one wants drug treatment. Studies show that people who go through treatment are less likely to go back to using again, regardless of their reason for entering treatment in the first place.
Rational Self- Analyis (RSA)
a tool you can use to check yourself to make sure the consequences you experiences are positive
Skill step for Using Self Control
Pay attention to your body language and physical sensations that lead to losing control.
Pay attention to your risky thoughts
Think about different self-control strategiesChoose the best self-control strategy and do it.
Fill in the blank:
Making a commitment means______ ___________.
being accountable
addiction is
as uncontrollable compulsive drug craving, seeking and us, even in the face of the negative health and social consequences.
MYTH OR FACT
You have to "hit rock bottom" before drug treatment will be effectiveMYTH
Getting help even before you have hit rock bottom gives you a better chance of getting and staying clean than getting no treatment at all.
Five Rules for Rational Thinking
Are your thoughts based on objective reality and facts? Are your thoughts helping protect your life and health?Are you thoughts helping you acheive your short or long term goals? Are your thoughts helping to keep you out of conflict with others? Are your thoughts leading you to feel the way you want to feel without the use of alcohol and other drug?
urge surfing, distraction, self-talk, and support person
important first step to treatment
learning to schedule and provide structured activities to support your recovery
4 Stages of Drug use
experimenting, regular or risky use, abuse, and addiction
Of all incarcerated individual what percentage are drug offenders
60 percent