Cope Cope Cope!
This coping skill can help with urges and cravings, especially on a nice day.
The first step in responding to an overdose.
What is "Call 911?"
This substance is classified as a synthetic opioid and was responsible for 30,000 overdose deaths in the USA in 2018.
What is "fentanyl"
A support group for people who are in recovery.
What is AA or NA.
What is _____ (going for a walk, watching TV, reading a book, going for a drive, spending time with family, etc.)
This coping skill for urges and cravings is also a great way to stay on top of your hygiene.
What is "Taking a shower?"
A medication that can reverse an overdose from opiates only.
What is "Narcan?"
The effects of this substance include increased heart rate, sweating and an energetic/euphoric feeling.
What is "cocaine"
A support group that is based on a textbook. Meetings are occurring online due to COVID-19.
What is "Smart Recovery"
Spending too much time alone.
What is "isolating?"
The practice of noticing your surroundings and your inner feelings, without making judgments.
Three places where Narcan can be obtained.
What is City of Milwaukee Health Dept., Vivent Health, Milwaukee Fire Dept.
Leading cause of death for Americans under age 50
What is a "drug overdose."
A peer recovery center owned by Spectrum.
What is "Everyday Miracles"
What is "anxiety?"
The practice of breathing in for four seconds, holding the breath for four seconds, breathing out for four seconds and repeating the process.
What is "Square or block breathing?"
What are "opiates, benzodiazepines and alcohol?"
This medication can be used to treat cravings from both opioids and/or alcohol.
What is "Vivitrol"
A person that acts as a guide through someone's recovery in the AA or NA program.
What is a "sponsor"
The act of engaging in an activity that is pleasurable, enjoyable or necessary for one's health.
What is "self care?"
A visualization exercise during which one imagines they are surfing on the ocean.
What is "riding the wave?"
Narcan lasts in the body for up to this length of time.
What is "90 minutes"
Can be prescribed for pain or as a mood stabilizer, and is also sold "on the street." Not classified as an opiate but it is a controlled substance.
What is "gabapentin."
There are four phases, and they are a part of this program!
What are "groups" or "support groups"
A phone number to call for help when someone is having thoughts about ending their life.
What is "The National Suicide Prevention Hotline" 1-800-273-8255