Education
12 Step
Relapse prevention
Treatment
Recovery Skills
100

What happens to dopamine levels in early recovery?

They can drop. The brain is recalibrating --> low motivation, flat mood...

100
A group for men and women who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol. Ex. NA, AA, CA….etc
What are 12 Step Fellowships?
100

What are the three stages of relapse?

Emotional, mental, physical.

100
• Medication • Behavioral therapy • Groups • Rehab • Inpatient/outpatient • Recreational • Occupational • Medical • Voc. Rehab • Music
What are treatment options
100
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are triggers
200

What is "urge surfing"?

Riding out a craving like a wave without acting on it.

200
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
What is the Serenity Prayer
200

Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in.

What is a relapse prevention plan

200
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 is a treatment team
200
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
What are goals
300

Why does tolerance happen?

The brain adapts to the substance and requires more for the same effect.

300

Which step asks you take responsibility and make amends?

What is step nine

300

What is the difference between an internal and external trigger?

Internal = feeling/thoughts

External = people, places, things.

300

* 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

What are counselors/therapists

300

Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What acronym can help you remember these circumstances?

What is H.A.L.T.

(Hungry, angry, lonely, tired)

400
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
400
Live and let live, Keep it simple, One day at a time, Let go and let God are examples of what?
What are 12 step slogans
400

What does long-term recovery require?

(answers can vary)

Abstinence, lifestyle change, consistency, emotional growth, goals, support system, purpose.

400
The first stage of treatment
What is Detoxification
400
Our brain learns by ________ and _________.
What is repetition and reward
500

What part of the brain is responsible for impulse control?

What is the prefrontal cortex

500

Three indispensable spiritual principles in the 12 step fellowship are? (hint, think of H.O.W.)

What are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness.

500

What are some warning signs of relapse?

(answers can vary)

Isolation, romanticizing use, withdrawn mood/attention, skipping meetings.

500
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 days.
500

5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers

(answers can vary)

A sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies etc.

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