Relapse is...
_________ is where one returns to the problem behavior.
What is Relapse
Constantly thinking about drug use can lead to what?
Relapse
What Are High-Risk Situations
Relapse is common or uncommon?
common-Honesty won't come naturally in the beginning. You've spent so much time learning how to lie that telling the truth, no matter how good it is for you, won't feel natural
Name 8 Relapse Skills (R>A>C)
. Accept Disappointments
2. Dealing with Stress
3. Avoiding Easy Money
4. Avoiding Old Hangouts
5. Avoiding Friends that Use
6. Thinking You can Use Just Once
7. Having a Support System
8. Forgetting the “Bad” Times, Glorifying Your Past
Relapse begins when you use alcohol and or drugs after stopping them for a period of time. True or False
True
What are 6 feelings that can increase likelihood of relapse?
Anger, overwhelm, frustration, irritability, depression, confusion, increase stress
Addiction is sneaky. Sometimes you won't see a high-risk situation until you're right in the middle of it.
True or False
True-That's why it's important to make a list of them and go over it with someone in recovery.
The first ____________ in recovery is when a large percentage of relapse occurs:
A) 6 months
B) 12 months
c) 18 months
d) none of the above
6 months
Name the only mammal that cannot jump.
What is the elephant.
Relapse is a voluntary or involuntary choice?
Voluntary
What is an example of a statement in which you are being too hard on yourself?
"I'm never going to get better" "I'll never change"
A common fear of recovery is...
that you are not capable of recovery.
Give an example of a way to rationalize relapsing on drugs or substance use
......
Some of the more common tools to include in a "relapse toolbox":
*12 Step meetings
* Sponsorship
* Counseling sessions
* Group therapy sessions
* Exercise
* Hobbies
* Meditation
* Writing and journal-keeping
Relapse is sudden and unpredictable. True or False
False
What is an example of 2 major life changes that can lead to relapse?
Loss of a loved one, celebrations, traumatic event
3 examples of Stinkin' thinkin' that can lead to relapse
Substance users with a long history will usually be unable to recover. True or False
False-Changing your life is what makes recovery both difficult and rewarding. Use this opportunity. Don’t resent your addiction. Don’t try to negotiate your recovery.
A lions roar can be heard from how far away?
What is 5 miles (3-7 miles)
All recovering persons experience equally strong tendencies toward relapse. True or False
False
Sudden changes in___________ will challenge sobriety.
A) Sleeping patterns
B) Eating Habits
C) Energy
D) A and B
E) All
All
Most people start recovery by trying to do it on their own. They want to prove that they have control over their addiction.
True or False
True- trying to do recovery on your own is the hardest way to go. It is what you have already tried - unsuccessfully.
People relapse because they haven't hit rock bottom yet. True or False
False-You don't recover from an addiction by simply stopping using. You recover by creating a new life where it is easier to not use
The Difference Between a Slip and a Relapse is...
Slips are when people pick up alcohol or drugs after a period of sobriety but stop again almost right away
The word relapse means to fall again but then progresses or may last for days or it could be longer than this. It may mean that the current attempt to escape addiction has been completely abandoned