Many Rivers Whole Health
How many LAC's do we have in this building?
5
A person can't become addicted to drugs or alcohol if they only try it one time.
a) True
b) False
False/It only takes one time for someone to become addicted to anything. After the first time, they may want to feel the "high" they felt after the first use, which is why we continue to use.
Why is mental health important in recovery?
Mental health plays a vital role in the long-term success of recovery. Because mental health affects people's emotional, psychological, and social makeup, influencing their experiences, stress level, and life choices.
A strong addictive urge that can pull you in a way you may not want to go if you are not careful.
craving
Physically addictive substances used daily can bring these uncomfortable physical symptoms.
withdrawals
What was the previous name of this place before it became Many Rivers?
Gateway
6 months for IOP/3 months for OP
This categorizes and includes all that is most important in your life and, what you care about the most, and what has the most worth to you
You may have went backwards a little bit but still you didn't completely relapse
setback, or lapse
It takes more and more of a substance to get the same effect which often fuels the desire and need for using larger amounts.
Tolerance
What was our previous receptionist name?
Kelsey
What is one of Amy's pet peeves, that involves the group?
Cross talk! When someone is speaking, let them have the floor. What they say matters.
You can have ups and downs along the way but what matters most is that you keep moving forward. If that is true then you are steadily making this
progress
Some people may try to deal with substance use issue by attempting to use less, or change to a less harmful substance. If that isn't working you may need to consider this more basic option
Abstinence/Sobriety
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem, particularly and addiction, is often referred to as this
Denial
Why are groups part of treatment?
Group members can learn an immense amount from peers who are going through a similar process as they overcome addiction. Participants can achieve a high level of understanding that cannot be provided by other forms of treatment.
What are two primary factors that may make someone vulnerable to become addicted?
-Genetic/include a family history of mental health or addiction
This involves all the people, places and things that you surround yourself with and that you choose to be connected to
associations
With more severe addition, particularly opioid, if the withdrawal or cravings are overwhelming it may be wise to consider seeing a doctor for this
Medication or Medication Assisted Treatment
Every questionable choice we make can mean we have to face these later. Addiction can cause people to foolishly ignore these repeatedly
consequences
What was the Largent buildings name before it became Many Rivers?
Center for Mental Health
What is a reason that people who are in recovery from an addiction relapse?
Continued use causes, the brain to change over time, making self-control to resist the addiction harder.
What is the 1st step, and why is it important?
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable.
Admitting that you have a problem with drugs or alcohol and that you need help is always the first and biggest step of recovery.
They say relapse doesn't suddenly happen out of nowhere-It's not an event, it is often much more of a gradual ______
process
When you spend too much, use too much or too often and life problems are steadily pilling up, it is a good sign you have lost this
control