Recovery Facts
Most Commonly abused drug across the nation
Marijuana
True or False. “Instant Fixes” for stress exist?
False
Identify and describe three triggers.
Seeing people using, Being in places you used or picked up, Objects that helped with use such as spoons or needles, Hanging out with using friends, Media
What are the three stages of relapse?
1. Emotional Relapse 2. Mental Relapse 3. Physical Relapse
What is the definition of a relapse justification?
a process that happens in people’s minds. A person may have decided to stop using, but the person’s brain is still healing and still feels the need for the substances. The addicted brain invents excuses that allow the person in recovery to edge close enough to relapse situations that accidents can happen.
Is the fastest-addicting drug
Nicotine
True or False. Taking time for yourself each day is essential to recovery.
True
What does H.A.L.T. stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Describe what happens during an emotional relapse.
Anxiety, Intolerance, Anger, Defensiveness, Mood swings, Isolation, Not asking for help, Not going to meetings, Poor eating habits, Poor sleep habits
Give an example of a relapse justification that blames another person.
It was offered to me. What could I do?; An old friend called, and we decided to get together.; I was cleaning my house and found some drugs that I had forgotten about.; I had friends come for dinner and they brought wine.; I was in a bar and someone offered me a beer.
A strong desire. The inundating thought or emotion that feels like you've been pulled
List three people you can talk to when you are struggling.
Family members, Sober Friends, A Sponsor, A Therapist, A Doctor, AA/NA Members
What is the biggest trigger for relapse?
Stress
The signs of emotional relapse are similar to symptoms of what other things are experienced in recovery?
The signs of emotional relapse are also the symptoms of post-acute withdrawal. If you understand post-acute withdrawal it's easier to avoid relapse, because the early stage of relapse is the easiest to pull back from. In the later stages, the pull of relapse gets stronger and the sequence of events moves faster.
Describe three catastrophic events that could lead to relapse justifications.
End of a relationship, Injury, Illness, Loss of a job, Death, Anniversary, Divorce
With continued substance abuse the brain will stop producing this brain chemical that enables pleasure.
Dopamine
Describe three positive coping skills.
Exercise, Reading, Yoga, Deep Breathing, Tapping, Talking to someone, Playing the tape through
What are the three stages of the cycle of relapse?
Trigger-Craving-Use
Describe signs of mental relapse.
Thinking about people, places, and things you used with, Glamorizing your past use, Lying, Hanging out with old using friends, Fantasizing about using, Thinking about relapsing, Planning your relapse around other people's schedules
Describe an example of high risk thinking or a high risk behavior.
Telling yourself you can have just one, Using other substances because they are not your substance of choice, Going to a party
Name three recovery support groups.
AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Rogers Aftercare group, Al-Anon, Nar-Anon, Celebrate Recovery
What is a coping skill?
Strategies That Help When You Feel Triggered Or Experience Negative Emotions.
You are at an event and get triggered. What are three things you should do after you recognize a trigger?
Call a friend/sponsor, leave the event, go to a meeting, have a safe ride, use coping skills, verbalize the trigger
Describe three things you can do to avoid a relapse.
Practice self-care, Wait 15-30 minutes, Do your recovery one day at a time, Tell someone that you're having urges to use, Distract yourself, Use coping skills, Make relaxation part of your recovery, Play the tape through
Give an example of a time you relapsed. Identify what relapse justification you used. Discuss what you should have done differently to avoid relapse.
Correct if all components of the question are answered.
What are the 5 recovery stages
pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance
What some causes for poor coping skills
denial, blame, guilt, trauma, abuse
What is the important thing about spotting and identifying emotional triggers?
It can alert us about our own mental health and help is become more aware.
What is a relapse?
The return of a disease or the signs and symptoms of a disease after a period of improvement.
True or False
Relapse justifications are a normal part of the change process
True