Early Recovery
Recovery is Progress not _________.
What is PERFECTION?
Deep breathing, practicing mindfulness, reaching out to a support system, exercising, etc
What are HEALTHY COPING SKILLS?
A person, place, thing or event that can result in psychological and then physical relapse
What is a TRIGGER?
A powerful desire to use substances
What is A CRAVING?
A point in the treatment process where the user rids themselves of the drugs left in their body
What is DETOX?
Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves
What is DENIAL?
Something that increases risk for relapse
What is a RISK FACTOR? or RED FLAG
A group of people in which the user may meet with frequently that share similar issues that help each other through the recovery process
What is A SUPPORT GROUP?
This state of mind can be fatal for recovery! It's characterized by being too comfortable or not feeling motivated to continue doing the work
What is COMPLACENCY?
Support from a neutral person who can help with mental health & addiction concerns
What is THERAPY?
This type of treatment includes medication managment including Suboxone, Sublocade, Vivitrol, etc
What is MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment)?
Identifying and writing down triggers, coping skills, people and activities that can help prevent a relapse
What is a RELAPSE PREVENTION PLAN?