Stages of Change
"I have started to change"
Action
A desire to experience the positive effects of alcohol or drugs
Craving
KISS - Keep It Simple _______
Stupid/Silly
Shields the addict/alcoholic from his/her own consequences, enables the dysfunction
Caretaker
AA
Alcoholics Anonymous
"I have changed"
Maintenance
Unexpected situations you encounter that makes you think of your substance of choice
Triggers
One _____ at a time
day
Devotes his or her time and attention to covering up for the addict’s mistakes to maintain the appearance that the family is “normal.”
Golden child/Hero
NA
Narcotics Anonymous
"I don't need to change"
Precontemplation
When you substitute one addiction for another
Cross Addiction
This too shall ____
pass
Problem child, rebellious
Scapegoat
HALT
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
“I see there is a problem but I don’t know whether to or how to change”
Contemplation
Expected factors on a day to day basis that increase a person’s likelihood of relapsing
High risk lifestyle
Keep an open _____
mind
Class clown, playful, immature
Mascot
PAWS
Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms
"I am going to change, I will"
Preparation
Impulse to satisfy a craving (escalated craving)
Urge
Practice an attitude of ________
gratitude
Quiet, average child, uncomfortable with attention
Lost Child
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy