RECOVERY & ABSTINENCE
This is the primary goal of treatment regarding illicit and mood-altering substances.
Achieve and maintain abstinence.
These are thoughts, feelings, behaviors, or situations that can signal increased risk of relapse.
Warning signs.
The treatment plan asks clients to develop these to manage stress, triggers, and emotions.
Healthy coping strategies.
This type of support network can help someone maintain long-term recovery.
A sober/recovery support network.
This skill helps a client get to medical, mental health, and other outside appointments.
Transportation planning/appointment management.
Unless prescribed, the treatment plan asks the client to maintain abstinence for this many days.
90 days.
A person notices they are isolating, becoming angry, and thinking, “I don't care anymore.” What should they identify these as?
Potential relapse warning signs.
IOP 1 identifies this number of healthy coping strategies as a treatment target.
5.
Name one place a person might develop sober supports outside of their treatment agency.
Community recovery groups, 12-step meetings, peer support, recovery community organizations, etc.
Instead of waiting for staff to arrange everything, clients are expected to increasingly take responsibility for this.
Scheduling appointments and arranging transportation.
This screening is used to monitor abstinence from substances.
Urine Drug Screen/UDS.
One treatment objective asks the client to create an updated chronological record of their substance use. What is this called?
A drug/substance use timeline.
IOP 2 increases that target to this number of healthy coping strategies.
10
If you're experiencing strong cravings, this is one person you could contact instead of handling it alone.
A sponsor, sober friend, peer support, family member, counselor, etc.
Name two things that can help someone manage everyday life more independently.
Planning, problem-solving, scheduling, transportation management, stress management, communication, etc.
Why is it important to complete a UDS during the designated window rather than whenever you feel like it?
It supports accountability and accurate monitoring of recovery.
Name three things that might belong on a substance-use timeline.
Age of first use, substances used, frequency, abstinence periods, relapses, treatment history, significant life events, etc.
Name five healthy coping strategies someone could use instead of returning to substance use.
Examples: exercise, journaling, calling a support person, grounding, deep breathing, music, taking a walk, attending a meeting, mindfulness, talking to a counselor, etc
Why is regular contact with sober supports important even when you're not experiencing a crisis?
It builds connection, belonging, accountability, and support before a crisis occurs.
A client has an appointment next week but hasn't arranged transportation. What recovery skill should they practice?
Planning ahead and arranging transportation.
Treatment isn't just about avoiding substances. Name two ways a person can actively participate in their recovery program.
Attend groups, attend appointments, participate in treatment planning, complete screenings, use services, etc.
Why is knowing your personal warning signs important before a relapse happens?
Recognizing warning signs early allows someone to intervene, seek support, use coping skills, and reduce relapse risk.
Why is understanding mental health important when working on addiction and recovery?
Mental health symptoms, emotions, stress, and behavioral patterns can contribute to cravings, triggers, and relapse risk.
You're stressed, craving, and thinking about contacting an old using friend. What are three recovery-minded actions you could take instead?
Contact sober support, attend a meeting/group, use a coping skill, talk with counselor/PRS, remove yourself from the situation, etc.
Recovery involves more than staying sober. Name three areas of daily life that can support long-term stability.
Health, employment, housing, relationships, legal responsibilities, education, finances, daily routines, etc.