Triggers
What are External Triggers?
People, places, or situations associated with past substance use.
True or False: A standard serving of beer, wine, and liquor contains the same amount of alcohol.
True. A 12-ounce can of beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a 1.5-ounce shot of liquor each contain a standard amount of alcohol.
The goal is clear and well-defined.
Specific
This smooth-voiced singer once lived on the streets of Detroit and battled addiction before finding faith and sobriety, later becoming known for soulful R&B hits like “Love Calls” and “Why Would You Stay.”
Kem - 35 years sober
This individual is a more experienced member of the recovery community who shares their knowledge and offers advice to another person attempting to achieve or maintain sobriety through the 12-step program.
A Sponsor
What are Internal Triggers?
Feelings, thoughts, or pre-existing routines.
What are the 4 C's of substance abuse?
Compulsion, control, craving, and consequences.
You can track your progress.
Measurable
Known as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul”, she has been open about her struggles with depression, substance abuse, and alcoholism.
Mary J. Blige- 6 Years Sober
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What are Emotional Triggers?
Negative or positive emotions, like stress, loneliness, boredom, or a desire for social connection.
What medication do emergency responders use to treat an opioid overdose?
Naloxone- temporarily reverses the effects of opioid drugs.
You’re willing to commit to it (not something you feel forced into).
Agreeable
The most decorated Olympian in history, gold medal swimmer He was also arrested twice for DUI, and spent six weeks in an Arizona treatment center in 2014, then joined Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) to help him stay on track.
Michael Phelps- 10 Years Sober
The benefits of staying sober!
What are Physiological Triggers?
States like being hungry, angry, lonely, or tired (the HALT acronym)
What are the 5 A's in substance abuse?
Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange.
It’s doable, given your current resources and energy.
Realistic
One of Charlie’s more wholesome Angels, there was a time when she was more well-known for her rebellious lifestyle.
Drew Barrymore-4 Years Sober
This program usually includes evidence-based therapies and interventions like individual and group counseling, behavioral therapies, psychoeducation, case management, medication management, family services, alcohol and drug monitoring, peer services, wellness programs, vocational and educational services, and mutual-help groups.
IOP's- Intensive Outpatient Program
The Plan
What's your plan moving forward to avoid such triggers?
What is the most addictive substance in the world today?
Heroin- Heroin is an opioid that experts often cite as the most addictive drug
Nicotine-Though legal and socially accepted, nicotine is a highly addictive substance
Cocaine-is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant.
Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Alcohol and Barbiturates following closely behind.
It has a deadline or timeframe.
Time-bound
The most famous and successful horror author in history has been in recovery for 33 years.
Stephen King- Over 20 Years Sober
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