Relapse Prevention
What might be a threat to my relapse prevention? a. Living with a family member who uses. b. Hanging out with old friends. c. Not having a support system. d. Thinking it is o.k. to use just once. e. All of the above.
e. All of the above.
What are external Triggers? Please give 3 examples
people, places, things, situations, activities
What are the benefits of medications for mental health and/or substance use?
What are decreased symptoms, improved mood, decreased stress/anxiety, feeling increased capability, decrease in cravings, decreased risk of relapse
What should you do any time you see a doctor?
What is inform them of what medications you are taking, including medications for physical health, mental health, and substance use issues?
Identify the best tool for time management when first starting recovery?
What is using a schedule?
What is an internal trigger? Please give 3 examples
What is a thought or a feeling that can create a craving to use drugs or engage in other old behaviors?
Definition of Addiction?
Addiction is any behavior that a person craves, finds temporary relief or pleasure in but suffers negative consequences as a result of, and yet has difficulty giving up. In brief: craving, relief, pleasure, suffering, impaired control.
What is it called when a person takes their medications, as prescribed, for physical and mental health consistently, over time gaining benefit of improved well being?
What is medication stability?
What are ways that the stigma of mental health and substance use can be decreased
stop the use of derogatory terms, recognize the health issue that is occuring, being positive support, stop comparing, seek support.....
What percentage of people with substance use issues relapse at least one time?
What is 90%?
What are some of the dangers of using more than one substance at the same time?
overdose, poor reaction, risky increase of effects, less cognitive awareness, blackouts, riskier behaviors....
What is the type of group that people can attend to find support from others that have struggled with similar issues?
Support group. Includes AA, NA, Alanon, Alateen, Hope Social, Full Circle, Wellbriety, Recovery Dharma, SMART Recover.....
6. Which of the following is not a phrase that is useful in Relapse Prevention: a. I Have to be Perfect. b. First Things First. c. One day at a time. d. This to Shall Pass.
Why?
a. I have to be Perfect
What should you do when listing people that are triggers for you?
What is be specific, use their names, and why?
The goal of recovery is to...
Feel capable, better, content, serene.....
What three substances all have medications to help with detox and with decreasing cravings
Alcohol, benzodiazepines, opiates
What can you do if you are having an issue on the unit with another patient?
What is speak with a PCM, Nurse, BHT, CD Counselor, Pastor?
8. If I relapse after the third time I should just give up. a. True b. False
b. False
What are somethings that you can do to AVOID people that trigger desire to engage in old behavior?
create new social media, block on social media, block on cell phone, set boundaries, work to develop new peer group, get new phone/number, remove photo reminders of old person, identify safe options and supports....
What is the set of skills that a patient uses in order to avoid and deal with triggers and cravings.Include 3 examples. Bonus to explain benefits of each skill (dble point)
drawing, grounding, exercise, breathing, cooking, shower, meditation, nap, paint, music, dance, walk, run, hike, talk on phone, support group, IOP group, talk to counselor....
How can substance use impact medications for mental health issues
less effective medication, worsening of symptoms, - brain impact....
What is PAWS?
symptoms that occur as the brain tries to adjust to stopping use of substance. Includes emotional, physiological, mental, memory, social, sleep, stress