Recovery
List 3 negative effects of substance use
Legal, financial, relationship problems, mood swings, paranoia, health decline
True or False: an individual's mental health status, genetic disposition, and frequency of use influence how quickly they become addicted to heroin.
True
True or False: when a friend tells you about their current struggles with depression, the best response is to tell them that they should smile to make them feel better
False: be an active listener
What are treatment options
• Medication • Behavioral therapy • Groups • Rehab • Inpatient/outpatient • Recreational • Occupational • Medical
What are triggers
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What type of food does your body crave after eliminating alcohol from your system?
Sugar/sweets
True or False: somebody needs to hit rock bottom in order to enter recovery. Explain your reasoning
false
Which of these would you NOT want a friend to have when talking to them about your mental health and why?
Empathetic, Non-judgmental, Apathetic, Respectful
Apathy: showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
What is a treatment team
1. Medical doctors 2. Nurses 3. Psychologists 4. Educators 5. Social Workers 6. Occupational Therapists 7. Recreational Therapists 8. Music Therapist 9. Clergy 10. YOU 11. Counselors
What are goals
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
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
Debate it: If you receive medication-assisted treatment (MAT) you aren’t really sober. Explain your reasoning.
Some people argue true, others false
many studies prove MAT can be an effective tool in maintaining long-term recovery and preventing relapse.
medications combined with counseling and a structured recovery plan can help someone manage cravings and live a fulfilling, substance-free life.
What are 2 examples of mental health stigma that you have noticed?
Unfair treatment of individuals with mental health problems
Negative views of mental health problems
What are recreational therapists
This health professional helps educate you on healthy, safe activities that you can become involved in. * They also help you integrate healthy activities into your daily life
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?
H-Hungry
A-Alone
L-Lonely
T-Tired
A friend in recovery mentions that they're concerned about their sibling actively using drugs around them. They don't feel comfortable being around drugs, but their sibling is one of their best friends. What do you think they should do?
communicate with sibling
create boundaries
True or False: People with addiction need tough love. Helping them just enables drug use. Explain your reasoning.
False: Showing love and support are never bad things. Boundaries and self-care are important, but lifesaving interventions should never be denied out of an impulse to teach someone a lesson. Not only is it cruel, but it’s ineffective. Addiction is an illness.
A friend says that they feel overwhelmed by their to do list, are unable to concentrate, and struggle to stay awake at work. They say that they can't spend time sleeping because it will only stress them out more. How do you respond?
Remind them of the importance of sleep
Actively listen to their concerns
Offer support and encouragement
What is Detoxification
The first stage of treatment
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
Repition
Rewards
What are the stages of change and how does it impact the pace of a person's recovery?
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
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.
How many attachment styles are there and how do they affect relationships?
(4): Anxious/Preoccupied, Avoidant/Dismissive, Disorganized/Fearful-Avoidant, Secure
Influences how we interact, our expectations, and behavioral tendencies within relationships
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 days.
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies etc.