Relapse Prevention
Living with a family member who uses, Hanging out with old friends, Not having a support system, Thinking it is okay to use "just once."
What are possible threats to my recovery?
People, Places, and Things
What are external triggers?
To fall back into a previous condition, especially after a partial recover from illness.
What is relapse?
This medication has the ability to block opiate cravings, withdrawals, and the euphoric effects of opiates.
What is Methadone?
The act of keeping your friends and family informed about your recovery.
What is holding yourself accountable?
The best tool for time management when first starting recovery.
What is scheduling?
A thought or a feeling that can create a craving to use drugs.
What is an Internal Trigger?
the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity.
What is Addiction?
Safe place to live, Health and wellness, Education and employment assistance.
What are recovery supports?
The act or process of becoming healthy after an illness or injury.
What is recovery?
The percentage of opiate abusers that relapse at least one time.
What is 90%?
a mental process (e.g., repression or projection) initiated, typically unconsciously, to avoid conscious conflict or anxiety.
What are defense mechanisms?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Oriented
What are SMART goals?
The most dangerous type of drug to take with methadone/suboxone without a prescription?
What are Benzodiazepines?
A multi-weekly group that is offered here at Valley Vista in order for patients to express themselves openly.
What is Clinical Process Group?
First Things First, One day at a time, This too Shall Pass.
What are common phrases in relapse prevention?
A helpful tip for listing people that are triggers for you.
What is be specific and use their names?
To make your life better.
What is the goal of recovery?
12-step groups such as AA and NA, Secular groups such as Smart Recovery and Women for Sobriety, Faith-Based groups such as Celebrate Recovery and JACS
What are mutual aid/self-help groups?
What is reach out to a staff member?
Stating "If I relapse a third time I'll just give up."
What is making an excuse?
You should do this to avoid toxic people being able to contact you.
What is change your phone number?
The set of skills that a patient uses in order to avoid and deal with triggers and cravings.
What are coping skills?
23 Million
What is the estimated number of Americans in long-term recovery?
The individualized tool that focuses on your goals and progress in treatment?