Education
- Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction?
Motivation that comes from within
What is intrinsic motivation?
2 benefits of play
What are relieve stress, improve brain function, stimulate mind, boost creativity, improve relationships and connection to others, keep you feeling young, increase confidence, get out of comfort zone, learn, increase coping skills, etc.
Any time outside of work, school, or other responsibilities and tasks.
What is leisure time?
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
(this is a question with many answers. Must answer in form of question still). What is (are) a sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies etc.
When skill meets challenge
What is flow?
Occurs with boredom or complacency.
Relapse, depression, isolation.
Anything that you do for your own physical and mental well-being.
What is self-care?
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction.
What is dopamine?
Ability to choose
Autonomy
Often times in active addiction our leisure time is ___________.
What is using, unhealthy, or nonexistent?
Positive attributes to leisure time.
What are coping skills, relaxation, distraction, fun, etc.
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?
Human's three basic needs
What is competence, autonomy, and relatedness
Common everyday activities, generally low cost, preformed frequently, and meet the need for structure and stability. Provide 1 example.
What are core activities?
Potential barriers to leisure time.
What are addiction, lack of time, lack of motivation, isolation, depression, anxiety, etc.
Education and learning is continual--provide one example of how you will continue to educate yourself on sober leisure and sober recreational opportunities.
Find sober sports leagues, identify 3 sober friends to engage in activities with, etc.
One's ability to face adversity and recover quickly.
What is resiliency?
Less common activities, often take place outside of home, something you look forward to, and meet the need for challenge and getting out of comfort zone. Provide 1 example.
What are balance activities?
Incorporating leisure time into your day--provide one specific way you will plan leisure time in your schedule.
Reading 10 pages of a book before bed, taking a walk during a lunch break at work, listening to a podcast on commute to work, etc.