Recovery month
True or false? Each year, National Recovery Month celebrates a specific theme
True
Marijuana
___________ are people, places or things that cause people to have thoughts associated with substance use
Triggers
As long as I have Narcan nearby, I'll be safe using fentanyl
False!
Name 1 healthy coping skill that has helped you maintain your recovery
Walking, going to the gym, yoga, breathing exercises, journaling, mindfulness exercises, listening to music, etc.
Name at least 1 type of treatment
SMART recovery, Celebrate Recovery, AA/NA, detox programs, outpatient, inpatient
What color represents recovery month?
Purple
Nicotine
______ increases as one continues to use, requiring one to need more of the substance to feel the same high
Tolerance
Mental relapse happens the minute you pick up the first drink or drug.
False- mental relapse occurs long before physical relapse occurs
Name 2 resources/people that helped you during your recovery
Local agencies, church, family, friends, etc.
What are some fears one might have about seeking treatment?
The stigma, they aren't ready to stop using, financial fears, unsure of what is available to them, etc.
What month is recovery month celebrated?
September... that's correct... we totally jumped the gun by a month! Never too early to celebrate your hard work :)
________ is 50-100 times more potent than morphine. It is a synthetic opioid approved for treating severe pain.
Fentanyl
What is harm reduction?
Drinking black coffee does not help a person sober up
True- black coffee has no influence on the rate at which the liver breaks down alcohol
Share one piece of advice or encouragement you would give to someone else starting out on their recovery journey
You are worthy and deserving of living a life free of drugs/alcohol, you can do hard things, this does not define you, lean on family/friends, develop at least 2 healthy coping skills, etc.
What is "ambivalence?"
Mixed feelings- unsure if they are ready or even want to begin recovery
Name at least 1 purpose of Recovery Month
1. To recognize and celebrate those in recovery
2. To educate the public about mental health services and substance use treatments
3. To build a strong and proud community
Alcohol consumption increased by 60.14% during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine. Name at least 2 reasons for this.
1. Increased stressed
2. Increased availability/free time (stuck at home)
3. Boredom
Name the two types of dependence
1. Physical
2. Psychological
What is one thing you lost in your recovery AND what is one thing you gained in your recovery?
Lost- friends
Gained- health, stronger relationships
Name at least 2 ways to maintain recovery
Community supports, stay connected with mentors/sponsors, therapy, self-care, etc.
1989
This class of drugs are used to block pain signals between the brain and the body and are typically prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain.
______ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that play a major role in substance use and addiction
Dopamine
Prescription drugs causes more deaths than illegal drugs
True
What was your "last straw" that you feel motivated you to begin your recovery?
Feeling guilty, ashamed, motivated by others beginning recovery, etc.
Name at least 2 out of the 5 stages of change
1. Pre-contemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance