Ego in drug use recovery
Ego in recovery is the idea that the world revolves around ________, whether it's good or bad.
Ourselves.
High school students reported having used _______ one or more times in their life.
Marijuana.
What is one of the most important long-lasting impacts on a family that suffers from a member with substance abuse?
Trust issues.
What is the most important impact on the family?
Loss of trust.
When you are full of pride, it is difficult to _______________.
Accept that you have a problem.
If the parent is a drug user, the percentage of chances of the adolescent using drugs __________.
Skyrockets, increases, etc.
Trust is very difficult to _____ ______.
Earn back.
How does increased stress impact families?
Keeps them wondering what they're doing, cleaning up after them.
Why do addicts skip therapy sessions?
Because it diminishes their ego.
When you take easy ways to achieve thrills and take more risks, what is the outcome? Name at least one out of the four points mentioned in the presentation.
Long term effects of mental health disorders, weakened interpersonal relationships, underachievement in school, and higher risk for addiction.
Trust is very difficult to earn back, however it is not __________.
Impossible.
"Simple disagreement can end up being huge fights." Which of the five impacts on family does this fall under?
Physical and emotional abuse.
Your ego makes people wanting to help you seem ________________.
Like they know less.
What is a way parents can make a different to their adolescent regarding drinking?
By conveying clear expectations on drinking, setting limits consistently, and monitoring.
Family members are often fearful of an individual _________ and hiding things about their addiction from them.
Relapsing.
In fear and confusion, family is often constantly left wondering what three things?
Where they are, if they are alive, and what are they doing.
Name the three risks the ego poses to recovery.
1. Obliviousness
2. Carelessness
3. Alienation
Parents can help prevent their adolescent from smoking and using smokeless tobacco products by being ________ _____ _______.
Families are able to ____ and ______ their family member with the substance abuse issue but it is difficult for them to ever trust that individual again.
Heal and forgive.
What are the five impacts on families?
1. Loss of impact
2. Increased stress
3. Physical and emotional abuse
4. Financial problems
5. Fear and confusion