SUD Facts
What are the three classifications of substances?
Uppers, Downers, & All Arounders
If you find and discover this it can help you define your goals and add meaning and direction in your life
Purpose
The essential inner drive, focus and desire that brings about positive change and attainment of goals.
Motivation
A strong addictive urge that can pull you in a way you may not want to go if you are not careful.
Craving
Every word needs to have one to avoid being nonsense and every life needs this to avoid being empty.
These classify the physiological response to ceasing the use of prolonged and consistent addictive substance use.
Withdrawal symptoms
What 2 things create the foundation to a sustainable recovery?
Values & Internal Motivations
The ability to look inward honestly and truthfully.
Self-Awareness/Insight
You may have went backwards a little bit but still you didn’t completely relapse.
Setbacks/Lapse
This is not one of the main five senses, but when you make a positive connection with a group of people you feel a sense of...
Belonging/Connection
What is one of the major dangers of returning to use after a period of prolonged sobriety, and why?
Potential overdose - Typically when people return to use after lowering their tolerance, they use the same amount as when they had a higher tolerance.
It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion which stems from holding on to anger.
Resentments
Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a difficult challenge, because it is so difficult to do it alone
Support/Connection
Some people may try to deal with substance use issue by attempting use less, or change to a less harmful substance. If that isn’t working you may need to consider this more basic old option.
Total Sobriety/Abstinence
A settled way of thinking or feeling, typically one that is reflected in a person's behaviors.
Hint: You need this to be positive to succeed.
Attitude
What are two substances that have potentially deadly consequences when mixed? Hint: there are multiple examples for this answer.
Uppers & Downers - Opiates & Stimulants, Cocaine & Alcohol, Benzodiazepines and Adderall
Downers & Downers - Xanax & Alcohol, Methadone & Alcohol, Benzodiazepines & Methadone
Name 5 categories that consist of a relapse prevention plan.
Relapse Warning Signs - Triggers - Old Behaviors - Stressors - High Risk Situations - Possible Compulsive Behaviors - Hobbies - Coping Skills - Self Care Plan - Personal Boundaries - Thinking Errors - Things to Be Accepted - Motivations - Gratitude List - Routine - Plan for Holidays - Sober Support - What Helped Keep You Sober - Spirituality - Goals - Plan for Boredom - Consequences of New Use - Plan for If a Slip Occurs
It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion which stems from holding on to anger.
Resentments
With more severe addiction, particularly opioid, if the withdrawal or cravings are overwhelming it may be wise to consider seeing a doctor for this.
MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment)
This is not an auditory hallucination, rather a positive silent voice in your head guiding you in which way you should go.
Conscience
Can you name the 2 ASAM Substance Use Disorder criteria that involve physiological consequences?
10. Tolerance
11. Withdrawal
Can you define Recovery?
Recovery is defined as a return to a "normal" state of health, mind, or strength. The actions or process of regaining possession or control of something stolen or lost.
The process one goes through when approaching decision-making, that includes moving from denial to maintenance.
The Stages of Change
What are the 3 phases of relapse?
1. Emotional
2. Mental
3. Physical
TWO ANSWERS - You've got to give these to get these and when you have these for yourself you show these to others.
Love and respect