Stages of Change
In what stage of change does the individual believes there is no problem?
What is precontemplation
What are the two main types of triggers? *Hint* think of feelings vs. environment
What is internal and external
It is said that if you stay in a barbershop long enough, you're bound to get this
A haircut
True or False: Relapse can happen without using.
What is true. We can do the same using behaviors before we start using, which can increase the likelihood of relapse.
This term means shifting your focus on something else in order to pay less attention to a certain situation.
Distraction
An individual who has been sober for a year and starts to use again is in what stage of change?
What is relapse
True or False: If you have cravings you are addicted to drugs.
What is false. You can having cravings without being addicted. Cravings are normal and most people experience them.
You may realize that you are doing this when you see that you're spending a lot of time alone and getting "stuck in your own head."
How does someone avoid relapse other than, "don't do drugs"
What is have a plan. Having a plan that looks at weaknesses and high risk behaviors and situations that you could experience and having skills or resources to avoid these experiences could reduce the chance that a relapse could happen.
This usually involves rhythmic inhalation and exhalation that can lower feelings of worry and anxiety.
Deep breathing
Fred has completed treatment and has achieved 6 months of sobriety. What stage is he in?
What is maintenance
True or False: Triggers to use can happen without the person being triggered to use knowing it is occurring at that time.
What is True: Studies have shown that thoughts to use can be triggered by images that are observed without being conscious of what was seen. The "go" system responds before the "stop" system can suggest otherwise.
How do you avoid high risk behaviors?
What is knowing what is "high risk" for you, knowing what triggers or makes you more likely to engage in high risk behaviors, and knowing skills to cope with the trigger.
True or False: Black and white thinking can lead to a "run" of using.
What is True. Using or a "lapse" can be the start of a "run" however using does not justify a "run". Black and white thinking or "the f*its", and other thinking errors, can contribute to a full relapse into using behaviors.
This strategy involves putting off impulsive behaviors for a defined period of time.
Delaying
Steve is talking to the judge about his recent MIP for alcohol and says "alcohol isn't a problem for me, it's everyone else who has the problem!" What stage of change is Steve in?
What is precontemplative
What skills can you use to cope with triggers, cravings or urges?
What is MANY! How many can you name? Give examples.
Give 2 examples of what high-risk behaviors can lead to?
What is addiction, legal issues, health problems, death, HIV/AIDs, STDs, etc.
True or False: Relapse is a sign of weakness.
What is False. Relapse is part of the disease of addiction. It is a sign that there are holes in our plan to maintain sobriety.
You can go to these to be around people who share a similar interest and desire for recovery.
"I want to change, I want to start going to school and getting good grades to go to college, I just don't know how." What stage is this an example of?
What is preparation
Which thoughts, or feelings do most people experience as triggers for using: a. Depression b. Anxiety c. Worthlessness d. All of the above
What is d, all of the above.
These 3 'nouns' can really wreak havoc on an otherwise strong program of recovery
People, Places and Things
What should you do if you relapse? a. Tell someone like a sponsor or supportive person in your life. b. Go to an AA/NA meeting c. Evaluate why you relapsed. d. All of the above.
What is d. All of the above.
Discuss with your group and agree on the 3 circumstances in which you should call your sponsor, therapist or ask for support?
Therapist choice