Review
What is something that is important to you that guides your decision making?
What is a value
It ____ if you ___ ___
It works if you work it
When do you practice playing the tape all the way through?
What is when thinking about picking up a drug or drink?
With continued substance abuse the brain will stop producing this brain chemical that enables pleasure
Dopamine
This substance/medication can be used to reverse an overdose
Narcan
What is something you work toward that gives your life direction and purpose?
What is a goal
Progress not _____
Progress not perfection.
Tell me one way you have made progress since entering treatment
This is a state of active, open attention to the present. It is the practice of being aware of your body, mind, and feelings in the present moment.
Mindfulness
Give me 2 examples of mindfulness skills
She was a child actress that acted in ET as a child. As an adult she was in Never Been Kissed and has her own talk show
Drew Barrymore
The negative physical and mental symptoms that happen after stopping substance use
Withdrawal
Give me 3 examples of withdrawal symtpoms
What does SMART goals stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound
Don't quit before the ____ happens
Don't quit before the miracle happens
Doing something to take your mind off distress, like watching TV or going for a walk.
What is distraction?
When someone needs more of a substance to get the same effects?
IV drug use is the number one risk factor for this bloodborne pathogen which damages the liver
Hep C
If you say family is important but never call or show up, these two things are not matching.
What are your values and your actions? or your audio and your visual
Keep it ______
Keep it simple
Why?
What do you do when agitated?
PAUSE
why?
This famous actor starred in The Hangover and A Star is Born. He struggled with alcohol abuse that worsened with his rise in fame
Bradley Cooper
This step of the twelve steps says "We admit we are powerless over addiction that our lives have become unmanageable"
Step 1
Have you completed this step?
Saying “I’ll fix my whole life today” instead of taking small steps is an example of setting goals that are too this.
What is unrealistic? (accept: too big/overwhelming)
If you sit in the Barber's Chair long enough, you'll eventually ____ __ ________.
Get a hair cut
What does this mean?
What is a coping skill you can use when having negative self-talk?
CBT thought reframing OR positive affirmations
Give me an example
This Marvel Superhero once said "I am allergic to narcotics, I break out in handcuffs."
Robert Downey Jr
This recovery strategy involves identifying triggers, developing coping skills, and creating a plan to avoid returning to substance use.
What is relapse prevention