Risk Factors and Protective Factors
What is a risk factor?
Something that increases the probability of developing a negative condition.
What did we create in this class?
Genogram/family tree
What does it mean to enable someone?
Allowing the person struggling with addiction to continue using without consequences.
What are values?
Someone's principles, standards of behavior, or beliefs about what is important in life.
Is Addiction a physical disease or a psychological disease?
Both!
Attributes that help people deal more effectively with stressful situations.
How can substance use be compared to a bad relationship?
Continuing to use (or stay in the 'relationship') despite negative consequences
What is 2 healthy qualities for families dealing with substance use?
Supporting, boundaries, honest, direct/assertive communication, accepting, flexible, teamwork/empathy, and awareness
What is assertiveness?
Standing up for your personal rights, expressing thoughts in direct, honest and appropriate ways
What is "the feeling"?
A combination of different troubling feelings that you experience together.
What are 3 characteristics of the 14 risk factors for addiction? (Double points if you can get 6)
Genetics, family attachment, self-esteem, age of first use, stress level, existence of another mental condition, natural tolerance level, trauma/abuse/neglect, easy access, peers, early anti-social behavior, loneliness/alienation, risk-taking/impulsivity, and lack of coping skills
What is nature vs. nurture?
Nature-genes/hereditary factors
Nurture-environmental factors
What are the 3 parts of the tree of addiction? (Double points if you know what they stand for)
Branches-addictions, roots-causes (emotions), and soil-types of abuse/trauma
What are the 3 elements of an assertive response?
telling the person what you want, letting the person know that nothing will change your mind, and making eye contact
What are 3 ways you can fight "the feeling"?
Stop surrounding yourself with negative people, stay busy, spirituality, medication, and learn/practice physical and mental self-healing
What is unnecessary grief? What are 2 examples of this?
The result of decisional circumstances that are direct consequences of the choices we make.
Examples: gossiping, being late, bringing up a subject you know will cause an argument, overspending, not keeping promises, neglecting self-care, agreeing to things you will not do later, not saying no when you should, taking on too much
What are 4 family strengths that could be helpful in sobriety?
spending time together, commitment, good communication, dealing with crises in a positive manner, expressing appreciation, spiritual wellness, closeness/happiness of relationship between parents & children/spouses, and extent to which family members help each other feel good about themselves
What are 4 emotions that can occur when someone in the home is abusing substances?
guilt, anxiety, embarrassment, confusion, depression, or anger
What are the 4 stages related to values and choices?
wandering, pondering, striving, and thriving
What are 4 of the 7 steps of the cycle of addiction? (Double points if you know all 7)
Frustration/pain, fantasizing, obsessing, using/drinking, loss of control, dissatisfaction, and promising to quit
What are 5 of the 9 protective factors? (Double points if you can get them all)
self-regulation/self-control, ability to cope with stress anxiety and fear, positive social relationships, managing physical health, effective problem solving skills, employment/education, structured routine, future orientation & drive, positive values morals and norms
What are the 5 qualities of a healthy family?
Loyalty and reliability, positive attitude outlook and values, gratitude and appreciation, communication and trust, and coping and resilience
Remember the video! What are 5 of the 7 ways alcoholic parents affect their children?
1.You have a hard time understanding what normal healthy family relationships are.
2. You're hard on yourself or find it challenging to relax.
3. Trust issues.
4. You're frightened by conflict and authority.
5. You have a fear of being abandoned.
6. You have perfectionist tendencies, or the opposite.
7. You may be attracted to excitement and want to save people.
Remember the video! What are the 5 tips to make assertive communication easier?
Recognize and name your feelings, Recognize and name what you need, start with low stakes situations, be aware of your body, and don't wait
What are the 6 effects that people may want from substances?
Social lubrication, relaxation, stimulation, blocking out pain, altered state of consciousness, or managing feelings