Relapse Prevention
Feelings, people, or situations that cause the brain to want to use substances. If you're not aware of them, they can cause you to relapse
Triggers
This is when, over time, people often need higher amounts of a substance to feel the same effect.
Tolerance
Requirement for membership in a Twelve Step fellowship?
The desire to stop using alcohol or other substances
This feeling happens when someone carries guilt and it becomes part of their identity.
Shame
The goal is P_____, not P_______.
Progress, not perfection.
This state of mind can be fatal for recovery! It's characterized by being too comfortable or not feeling motivated to continue doing the work
Complacency
A powerful desire to use substances
Craving
This recovery slogan reminds us to focus only on what we can handle in the present moment.
One day at a time
This coping skill involves paying attention to the present moment and your thoughts/feelings without judgment.
Mindfulness
This Transformers actor has spoken openly about turning to art and rehab after legal troubles and substance use.
Shia LeBouf
Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.
Denial
Symptoms you experience several weeks or months after you have finished detoxing that are related to the body healing from substance use
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) *What PAWS symptoms have you experienced?
Someone who helps guide a newcomer through the processes of NA or AA
Sponsor *Do you have a sponsor? Share about your experiences.
This mindfulness technique encourages you to observe a craving like a wave instead of fighting it.
Urge surfing
This recovery slogan reminds people to avoid unnecessary drama and keep their focus on personal recovery.
Keep your side of the street clean
Identifying and writing down triggers, coping skills, people, and activities that can help prevent a relapse
Relapse Prevention Plan *Raise your hand if you have a relapse prevention plan
What does H.A.L.T. stand for, and what is its significance in relation to recovery?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
What does the triangle represent in NA?
Unity, service, recovery
With continued substance use, the brain will stop producing this brain chemical that enables pleasure.
Dopamine
Drugs can cause the brain to release dopamine in this unnaturally large amount, called a "______"
Surge or spike
Convincing yourself that it's okay or that you have to use substances/engage in addictive behaviors
Relapse Justification
What are the five stages of change? (100 points/stage)
Pre-contemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
What is crosstalk?
Two+ people engaging in a private conversation during a meeting
Grounding and breathing exercises work to activate this part of the nervous system that is associated with calming down.
Parasympathetic nervous system
What does MAT stand for?
Medication-Assisted Treatment