5 Stages of Change
The costs of the problem behavior (such as drug use) are not yet recognized. The individual is in denial and is not seriously considering changing their behavior. They may have made previous attempts to change, but have since given up.
Pre-Contemplation
a psychoactive agent that often or ordinarily causes perceptual anomalies, and other substantial subjective changes in thought, emotion, and consciousness that are not typically experienced to such degrees with other drug classifications.
hallucinogens
Reluctance to reach out to others, or form a sober support system through AA/NA or another recovery group, can lead to
Isolation
This "program" began in June of 1935, during the Great Depression.
Alcoholics Anonymous
This.... is an evidence-based treatment approach that involves the use of medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders
Medicated Assisted Treatment
The changes made during the action stage are maintained. The individual may continue to face challenges, but at this point they have successfully changed their behavior for a significant period of time
Maintenance
This is considered the most dangerous substance to detox from
Alcohol
These are also called mental, emotional and physiological triggers.
Internal Triggers
The opposite of acceptance
Denial
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Box Breathing
The individual has decided to change their behavior, and they begin to think about how to do so. During this stage they will begin to make minor changes to support their goal, but they might not have completely ended the unwanted behavior.
Preparation
These are substances that decrease mental or physical activity.
Downers
one of the most common indicators of an addiction. Avoiding, reducing, or learning to manage this will assist in relapse prevention
Stress
This sounds a lot like “confession,” but in reality it should be seen as a letting go of these “desires” and “initial choices” spoken about in a previous step
Step 5
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exercising
The individual is experiencing ambivalence about change. They can see reasons to change their behavior, but they are still hesitant. The problem behavior continues
Contemplation
These raise levels of activity of the CNS (Central Nervous System).
Stimulants
people, places, activities and objects that elicit thoughts or cravings associated with substance use
External Triggers
This organization was created to help families and loved ones of alcoholics find their own recovery.
Alanon
a cognitive intervention technique with the goal of interrupting and removing problematic recurring thought patterns.
Thought Stopping
Significant steps are taken to end the problem behavior. The individual might be avoiding triggers, reaching out for help, or taking other steps to avoid temptation.
Action
the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States, with approximately 22.2 million users each month.
Marijuana
an acronym that describes a state of mind in which many people relapse.
H.A.L.T.
a group of people who share a similar vision, or who are working toward a similar goa
Fellowship
This is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around us
Mindfulness