Recovery Necessities
This individual is able to help you work a 12-Step program.
Sponsor
A form of mind-body exercise that incorporates breathing when moving into poses.
Yoga
AA and NA are well known 12-step support groups. C.M.A. is another one of these 12-step groups. C.M.A stands for this.
Crystal Meth Anonymous
The Stages of Recovery model by Terrance Gorski discusses PAWS. PAWS stands for this.
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Clients are typically given three assignments during admission. These three assignments are.
Getting Started, First Step, and Life Story
This is something we need to set with those around us to protect our own recovery.
Boundaries
Finding various activities which balance mind, body, and spirit to manage stress.
Self-care
This is a designated place that houses 12-step support group meetings, typically AA and Alanon, but sometimes hosts additional meetings. Hint: There is one in St. Cloud located near HWY 10.
Alano Club
The mindfulness skill describes three states of mind: emotional mind, rational mind, and this.
Wise Mind
The distress tolerance skill of DBT includes the grounding strategy of self-soothing by using the five senses. The five senses are:
Taste, smell, see, hear, and touch
Strategies and techniques that help individuals deal with stress, cravings and difficult emotions.
Coping Skills
Deep breathing, imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided relaxation are all forms of this mindfulness practice which when done, clams the mind and the body.
Meditation
This support group is viewed as an alternative to AA. They are described as being "Mutual support meetings that are free and open to anyone seeking science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery."
Smart Recovery
This coping strategy is helpful when you are feeling overwhelmed in a conversation or situation.
Time Out
St. Cloud Hospital Adult Addiction Services is considered this type of program, meaning that it aims to treat substance use AND mental health concerns.
Co-Occurring. Dual Disorder is also acceptable.
This can consist of any combination of: family, friends, group members, sponsor, and/or peers from meetings.
Support Network
The use of essential oils such as lavender, peppermint, or sweet orange to calm nerves and relax by using the sense of smell is called.
Aroma Therapy
In AA there are 12 steps. The 12th step involves this key aspect of the program.
Carrying the message/helping others.
This is the H.O.W. of recovery.
Honesty, Open-mindedness, Willingness
This medication is a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone and is used to treat opioid use disorder.
Suboxone
A key component in building healthy relationships.
Communication
A sacred circle or center is a symbol in many cultures. It can be used as a tool for creativity, reduce anxiety, and find focus (when coloring them).
Mandala
Sober Squad is another AA alternative. Where in St. Cloud would you find a Sober Squad meeting (specific location.)
Midtown Square / Recovery Community Network
DBT Skill - Acting opposite to the urges and emotions that may lead to unhealthy behaviors.
Opposite to emotion
This is a long-acting, injectable form of Naltrexone. It is used to help reduce cravings for alcohol and opiates, and also acts as an opioid-blocker.
Vivitrol