Dual Diagnosis
What is Dual Diagnosis?
Co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders
What is another name for "Daily Wellness Skills"?
Daily Coping Skills
or
Mindfulness skills
List 3 negative effects of substance use
Legal, financial, relationship problems, mood swings, paranoia, health decline
What is Mental Relapse?
When you both want to stay sober and also have fantasies of picking up again
Area 51 is located in which U.S state?
Nevada
What is the correct way to address someone and their mental health diagnosis?
________ suffers from __________.
NOT
Jimmy is Bipolar
What is 'Playing the Tape Through'?
Visualizing (playing through) what it might look like to pick up again
What type of food does your body crave after eliminating alcohol from your system?
Sugar/sweets
When does Mental Relapse begin?
When ones emotional needs aren't taken care of
What was the first soft drink in space?
Coca-Cola
What is Stigma?
(Incorrect) Negative associations or feelings around a group of people or circumstances
What is the skill related to tensing up different parts of the body?
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
You notice that a friend in recovery is leaving their house less, missing work, and not doing their usual hobbies. How do you respond? What do you do to help them?
Be understanding and nonjudgmental
Offer to spend time with them and check in on them regularly
Encourage them to pick up the hobbies they enjoy
What are signs of Mental Relapse? (name two)
Lack (absense) of AA program, Romantizising use, hanging around old places/people, Bargaining, Lying to yourself or others
Which country invented ice cream?
China
Is your mental health impacted by substance abuse? (and vice versa)
Yes
What is the name of the meditation we usually do at the beginning of group?
Breathing Meditation (or Body Scan)
True or False: Meth Users Can’t Recover Their Brain Function
False: Although meth use can cause significant damage to the brain, many people who quit using meth can recover much of their lost brain function.
What kind of skills are most effective dealing with mental relapse?
Concreate grounding skills, Physical skills (PMR, breathing), Journaling, talk therapy
What is the strongest muscle in the body?
the masseter (Jaw muscle)
Can people with dual diagnosis experience recovery?
Definitely.
What skill might you use to help alleviate a craving?
What is a grounding skill or a physical activity.
What are the stages of change?
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
What are the three types of relapse?
Emotional, Mental, Physical
What is the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow?(Brownie Points if you know where this question came from)
An African or European Swallow?
(Monty Python and the Holy Grail)