Recovery Obstacles
Something either internal or external that causes a strong urge to use/drink
What is a trigger?
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The most popular form of recovery treatment - loosely organized support groups of addicts based around following "steps" to maintain long term sobriety
What are 12 step groups?
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An unhealthy mindset where a person fixates on the worst possible outcome, whether realistic or not
What is catastrophizing?
A chemical in the brain that can become altered by substance use, creating an extreme sense of comfort or happiness in the short term
What is dopamine?
The most crucial tool for recovery - a group of people who help you deal with challenges, build self esteem and provide a sense of belonging
What is a support system?
Physical or emotional issues caused by stopping drug/alcohol use. Usually lasting a few weeks, though can last for years
What are withdrawals (PAWS)?
A person in long term recovery who uses shared experience and a casual approach to help other addicts achieve goals.
What is a Peer Recovery Coach?
A healthy mindset where a person is able to focus on the current moment regardless of future uncertainty
What is mindfulness?
Also called naloxone, this substance can be inhaled or injected to temporarily reduce the effects of opiate overdose
What is Narcan?
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Effective short term goals that focus on a constant sense of achievement in order to complete a larger goal
What are SMART goals?
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Damage to the mind caused by a distressing event resulting in long term behavioral changes
What is trauma?
Treatment that uses alternative medications (suboxone, methadone, vivitrol) to reduce cravings and avoid withdraw
What is MAT (Medication assisted treatment)?
An unhealthy mindset where a person feels they are less valuable due to mistakes made in the past
What is shame?
What is tolerance?
A series of limits placed on us in order to help in staying focused and avoiding possible pitfalls that show up in recovery
What is structure/routine?
The act of consciously or unconsciously getting in the way of your own goals. Example: going to a bar knowing you're recovery is not strong enough to manage the temptation
What is self sabotage?
A form of recovery that combines a 12 step model with Christian beliefs
What is Celebrate Recovery?
An unhealthy mindset where a person can only recognize the most extreme versions of a topic
What is black and white thinking, binary thinking, all or nothing thinking?
A mental state where the brain is convinced that you are in a life or death situation and must do whatever it takes to survive
What is survival mode (fight, flight, freeze)?
Limits we set in order to keep ourselves physically and emotionally safe when dealing with others
What are boundaries?
A condition where a person is trying to get sober while ALSO dealing with long term and untreated mental illness
What is co-morbidity?
A form of therapy designed to help clients achieve goals through recognizing and changing thought processes.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
A healthy mindset in both recovery and life in general, where a person is able to make the best of every situation without the need for blame, guilt or resentment
What is acceptance/self actualization?
Translated to "confused shaking", this alcohol withdraw symptom is extremely dangerous and should be treated immediately
What are Delirium Tremens (DTs)?
Healthy perspective that focuses on positive and even small aspects of our lives, helping us remember that not everything is all bad
What is gratitude?