Stages of Change
This stage is when someone does not believe they have a problem or is not interested in changing.
What is Precontemplation
True or False: Triggers can be people, places, emotions, or situations.
True
Name a mindfulness-based coping strategy
Meditation, yoga, prayer, etc.
True or False: People have to hit rock bottom before they can recover
False
How many hours of sleep do most adults need each night?
7–9 hours
What stage involves making a plan, scheduling treatment, or throwing away substances?
What is Preparation?
Name 3 examples of 'external triggers'?
Neighborhood, store, a house, bar, party, certain sound, certain smell, etc.
List 2 things you can you do if a craving feels overwhelming?
Reach out for support, leave the situation, use coping skills, attend a meeting, etc.
True or False: Recovery requires lifestyle changes, not just stopping substance use.
True
What is the first step of the 12 Steps?
Admitting powerlessness over addiction.
Someone says, “I know my drinking is causing problems, but I’m not sure I want to stop.”
What is Contemplation?
Name three examples of 'internal triggers.'
What coping strategy focuses on accepting difficult thoughts instead of fighting them?
What is 'Radical Acceptance?'
Name at least 3 sections of a relapse prevention plan
Coping strategies, triggers, emergency contacts, affirmations, etc.
5 strengths that you learned in recovery?
Empathy, resilience, perseverance, time-management, personal empowerment, responsibility, accountability, etc.
Someone says, "I haven't used in 3 weeks, but I keep hanging around old friends." What stage of change are they in?
What is Action?
About how long do most cravings last if you don't act on them?
15-30 minutes
Give five healthy ways to cope with a trigger before it becomes a craving.
Call someone, exercise, journal, deep breathing, attend a meeting, leave the situation, grounding techniques, etc.
Define 'Urge Surfing'?
Observing the craving without acting until it passes.
What medication can reverse an opioid overdose?
What is Naloxone (Narcan)?
Name all six stages of change (in order)
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse (or Recurrence)
In psychology, the trigger is the conditioned stimulus, so the craving is a ________.
What is a conditioned response?
Name 3 'grounding' techniques.
progressive muscle relaxation, TIPP skills (ex: sour candy, cold water), box breathing, sensory exercises
What is the number one protective factor for substance use and mental health?
What is 'social connection?'
Name the main neurochemical that is affected by substance and alcohol use.
What is Dopamine?