Meditation, mindfulness, exercise, therapy, calling a sober friend, and thinking of consequences are all examples of this useful tool in recovery.
What is a coping skill?
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are triggers
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
What are goals
This many Americans ages 12 and older have substance problems. Addiction and substance abuse affect more Americans than heart conditions, diabetes or cancer.
40 million
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?
What is H.A.L.T.
Immediate costs per year of teen substance use include an estimated $$$ associated with underage drinking and $$$ in substance-related juvenile justice costs
What is $68 billion; What is $14 billion
The first stage of treatment
Detoxification
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
(R and R)
What is repetition and reward
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug
-Loss of control
-Use despite negative consequences
-Chronic, biological brain disease
-Psychological and physical dependence
What is Addiction
Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in.
What is a relapse prevention plan
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
(this is a question with many answers.) What is (are) a sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies etc.