Triggers
Top 3 types of triggers
What are people, places, and things?
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction?
___________ is a way in which you can have fun, enjoy being with others, and add healthy activities to your life. They can also help you take your mind off drugs, add structure to your life, and maybe even learn something new.
What is Recreational activities, leisure activities, and/or hobbies
Triggers lead to [blank] which can lead to use.
Cravings
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is dopamine?
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 (groups)?
Best tool to use to address triggers whenever possible
What is to Prevent or avoid exposure?
About [blank]% of people who experience a mental illness will also experience a substance use disorder at some point in their lives (and vice versa).
What is 50%?
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?
________ triggers are usually the strongest type of relapse trigger because they stimulate drug-seeking behavior during abstinence.
What is Stress?
___% of Americans with a substance abuse problem starting smoking, drinking or using other drugs before age 18.
What is 90%
What are two warning signs of relapse?
What is [answers that cover] mental changes, attitude changes, and behavioral changes.
When you feel like using, you should ask yourself whether you are H.A.L.T. What does this stand for?
Hungry, angry, lonely, tired.
The estimated cost of drug abuse exceeds $__________.
What is $190 billion
The highest risk period for relapse is ___________ months after discharge.
What is 6-17 months?