Definitions
the process of stopping use and crime
what is abstinence
balancing ___ ___ can lead to positive feelings about ourselves, others, and the world around us
what are healthy habits
genetics, peer pressure, gender, and mental illness all make us prone to addiction
True
what are the components of the wellness wheel
emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, environmental, financial, occupational, social
this is used to combat opiate/heroin overdose
what is narcan
the choices we make that seem small and unimportant at the time but actually increase our risk of relapse
what are seemingly unimportant decisions
This illegal substance is made from the white, milky liquid exuded from the opium poppy
what is heroin
an addict will only be successful in recovery if they are willing or ready to change
True
what is proactive thinking
planning ahead so we won't fall back into our addictive thinking and behavior
thoughts that help us prepare for things we will face in the future
drugs cause this chemical in your brain to release more than normal amounts
what is dopamine
thoughts we can focus on and repeat to ourselves that can help us to change the way we see ourselves and the world around us
what are positive affirmations
___ is the most commonly used substance in America
what is alcohol
An ability to recognize and accept intense emotions, such as anger, and frustration, without feeling the need to reaction an extreme or impulsive way
what is distress tolerance
what is the purpose of HALT
To stop and check our thinking, emotions, and actions
The use of medications in combinations with counseling and behavioral therapies, which is effective in the treatment of opioid use disorders and can help some people sustain recovery
what is medicated assisted treatment (MAT)
high-risk event that sets off a desire to do something unlawful or to use alcohol or other drugs
what is a trigger
___ __ ___ is thinking we know what other people are thinking and reacting to our assumptions rather than the truth
what is jumping to conclusions
Being able to recognise, label, and adjust your emotions
what is emotional regulation
if we deal with our triggers first then what happens to our cravings
they begin to weaken (pg 29)
DAILY DOUBLE
This major league baseball player, played 17 seasons and struggled with drug abuse and alcohol throughout his career. In 2014 he opened a recovery center
Who is Darryl Strawberry
experienced member who provides guidance and support to someone new in recovery
what is a sponsor
DOUBLE POINTS
______is the drug with the fastest addiction among youths
what is nicotine
Deaths from overdose have increased or decreased since 1990?
True: they have tripled since 1990.
What is the acronym "PAWS" in the context of relapse prevention?
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome, a set of symptoms that can occur after detox and affect recovery.
what is a relapse prevention plan, and why is it important?
it's a personalized strategy for staying sober, important for identifying triggers and effective coping skills.