Associations/Relapse Prevention
What is an association?
Connection of persons, things, or ideas
What is distress tolerance?
Our ability to withstand emotional pain or distress
What is social support?
Emotional comfort and physical assistance that we receive from other people
What does it mean to be accountable?
Accounting for your actions and accepting responsibility for them
What are SIDs?
Seemingly Irrelevant Decisions
What are 2 distress tolerance skills?
ACCEPTS, STOP, or self-soothing with senses
Why are 2 reasons why it is important to have support in recovery?
Facing challenges isn't as difficult, friends lower anxiety in social situations, family/friends keep you in check, you have your own cheering section, and your confidence/self-esteem grow
What are 2 signs of low self-esteem? (Double points if you know 2 signs of high self-esteem)
Lack of confidence, negative view of life, mistrusting, fear of taking risks, being unloved, dependence on others, perfectionistic attitude;
confidence, self-direction, awareness of strengths/weaknesses, optimism, independent, good boundaries
What are 3 of the 6 ways to think your way out of using? (Double points if you know all 6)
think about the benefits of not using, list and recall unpleasant substance situations, focus on the progress you are making, think about the potential negative consequences, distractions, and challenge your irrational beliefs
What are the 3 primary emotions that cause distress?
Sadness, anger, and fear
How can social media contribute to an increase in substance use?
Ads found on social media can encourage substance use, seeing friends/family using substances on their social media, or seeing celebrities on social media can encourage substance use
What are 3 ways you can be dishonest to justify substance use?
Saying you don't have a problem, saying marijuana is "just a plant", saying you can stop whenever you want, saying you don't use that much, comparing yourself, and saying you "just like the feeling"
What are the different parts of the relapse prevention plan?
triggers/warning signs, coping skills, negative consequences of using again, goals that can come from sobriety, and people you can call if you are at risk
What are the 3 types of distress escape methods?
Avoidance, Numbing/Withdrawing, and harmful releases
What are the 4 types of social support?
Emotional support, esteem support, informational support, and tangible support
What is the difference between self-worth and self-esteem?
Self-esteem is what we think, feel, and believe about ourselves and self-worth is recognizing that you are of value and that you are worth a lot.
What are 5 of the 7 associations in our lives?
What does ACCEPTS stand for?
Activities, contributing, comparisons, emotions, pushing away, thoughts, and sensations
What are 5 ways you can manage social pressure to prevent relapse?
Have the confidence to walk away, look for positive friends, say no, learn to stay away, develop decision-making skills, ask questions and consider consequences, and talk to a trusted adult
What are 5 ways you can increase accountability/responsibility?
Focus on schoolwork, do your chores/get a job, avoid substances, practice good hygiene and take care of your body, be neat/organized, be honest with your parents, and treat others the way you want to be treated