Community based programs
What are the two most common twelve-step recovery programs?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
True or False
Snakes can feel earthquakes 5 days before it happens
True
What does PAWS stand for?
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
This popular drink used to contain wine and cocaine.
Coca Cola
Give 2 examples of self-care
eating nutritious foods, practicing hygiene, exercise, getting enough sleep, doing things that you enjoy/engaging in your hobbies or interests, spending time with friends or family, engaging in creative activities, going for walks, etc.
This self-help group is a twelve-step based program that focuses on anyone with hurt, pain, or addiction and is a safe place for those who embrace religion as part of their recovery program. Though, this program is Christian-oriented.
Celebrate Recovery
This human body part stays the same size from birth, however, our nose and ears never stop growing.
Eyeballs
True or False: PAWS symptoms typically peak in intensity over the first 1-3 months.
False - it's the first 3-6 months
This deadly drug is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.
Fentanyl
Provide 2 examples of relaxation techniques
Deep breathing, box breathing, deep muscle relaxation, meditation/prayer, progressive muscle relaxation, physical stretching, yoga, listening to music, etc.
These self-help groups has Buddhist principles woven into it and are based around the concept of exploring your personal recovery path through meditation, mindfulness, and understanding.
Refuge Recovery and Recovery Dharma
This everyday condiment found in almost every restaurant through out the U.S. was first sold as a medicine.
Ketchup
True or False: PAWS symptoms come and go often without reason or following any specific pattern.
True
This life-saving drug can temporarily reverse the effects of opioid overdose.
Narcan or Naloxone.
What are 3 methods to manage cravings?
Talk to someone on the phone, exercise, do chores, take a nap, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, call a friend or sponsor, write in a journal, listen to music, distract yourself, etc.
This self-help group is a more cognitively based approach that leaves out discussion of spirituality. The meetings focus on four key concepts: enhancing motivation, refusing to act on urges, managing life's problems, and developing a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
SMART Recovery
How long is the longest TV ad in history?
14 hours
What are some common symptoms of PAWS? Name at least 4.
Irritability, hostility, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, fatigue/low energy, cravings, drug/drinking dreams, brain fog/difficulty concentrating, anhedonia (decreased ability to feel pleasure), shakes, muscle cramps, increased sensitivity to light, headaches, chills, vomiting/nausea, diarrhea/constipation, impulsivity
What are some common signs of an opioid overdose? Name at least 4
Name 4 strategies you might include in your recovery maintenance plan
Increase meeting attendance, find a sponsor, Talk to your sponsor daily, Do a daily reflection, review triggers and plan ways to avoid them, meet with outpatient therapist, create a daily routine, etc.
This person is someone with lived experience in mental health recovery or substance use disorder recovery and is trained in providing support, mentorship, advocacy, resources, promoting recovery wellness planning, using trauma informed care, and focusing on a person-centered approach.
What is the name of the largest living organism on Earth?
Pando Aspen Clone
PAWS can last up to how long?
6-24 months
How long does Narcan reverse the effects of opioid overdose?
30-90 minutes
Explain what it means to do reality testing?
The ability to see a situation for what it really is, rather than what one hopes or fears it might be. Being able to check in with one's thoughts, fears, or anxieties and ask if it is grounded in reality.