Recovery and Relapse Prevention
PAWS: Refers to a set of impairments or symptoms that can persist for weeks or months after the abstaining from a substance of abuse. Give 3 examples.
Post-acute withdrawal symptoms
- Disrupted sleep, Change in mood, Foggy mind, Irritability...
The diminishing effect of a drug after repeated use.
Tolerance
The person went to rehab for the first time in 2001 and has called addiction “a lifelong and difficult struggle.” Following a stay at a treatment center in 2018, he said on social media, “If you have a problem, getting help is a sign of courage, not weakness or failure.”
Ben Affleck
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique
Mindfulness
Name 3 diseases or illnesses that can result from drug use.
Hep C., Mental Disorders, Heart Disease, Stroke, Liver Cirrhosis, hepatitis, Lung Disease.
What is the term for when someone is no longer actively using/drinking but still is engaging in the same old behaviors?
Dry Drunk/User
Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.
Denial
This metallic man has been in recovery since 2003. He was introduced to drugs by his famous father and spent time in jail. He saw his career and life take off following his sobriety.
Robert Downey Junior
Regularly taking an active role in tending to your physical, spiritual, social, emotional, occupational, intellectual conditions and doing things that improve your well-being and happiness.
Self-Care
The withdrawal from these two substances can be fatal:
Alcohol and Benzodiazepines (Benzos)
What month is National Recovery month?
September
A powerful desire to use substances often perceived as "impulsive" and "uncontrollable."
Craving
This famous British singer, songwriter, and pianist recently had a movie made of his life. He was knighted by the Queen of England and is one of the best selling musical artists of all time. He went through recovery, built AA/NA meetings into his tour schedule, and has also sponsored other celebrities such as Eminem.
Elton John
Getting support from a neutral person who can help with mental health and addiction concerns.
Counseling/Therapy
What is the name of the Neurotransmitter that is effected by mostly by the use of the following substances Marijuana, heroin & other opioids, stimulan/ts, ecstasy, PCP?
Dopamine
List the 5 stages of changes.
Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance.
What is the difference between internal and external triggers? Give examples.
Internal- An experience that happens within us that cause us to behave in certain ways.
Ex. thoughts, feelings, not wanting to withdrawal, memories, negative self talk, flashbacks,
External- Things that are outside of us, which cause us to behave in certain ways.
Ex- People, places, things, conflict, finances, major life changes, toxic environment
She made headlines in 1989 by going to rehab at just 13 and announcing she was an addict. From a famous, and famously troubled, acting family, she was 6 when the movie E.T. launched her career. She says she started drinking when she was 9, and quickly moved on to marijuana and cocaine. She spent her teenage years trying to overcome her notoriety and has since enjoyed success as an actress and producer.
Drew Barrymore
Seeking knowledge; allowing yourself to be persuaded by someone else's viewpoints instead of always needing to be right.
What is Open-minded?
Alcohol/drug abuse can affect brain development and growth. The brain stops fully developing during this timeframe.
Your mid-twenties.
Who were the two founders of AA and what year and state was AA founded in?
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
Ohio 1935
This percent of the individuals arrested for a crime tested positive for illegal opioid use at the time of their arrest.
What is 60%?
Additionally, 37% were drinking when they were arrested.
Substance abuse can lead to crimes and misbehaviors that can be
detrimental to your wellbeing.
What child film star, part of the biggest movie franchise of the 2000s shared the following statement on alcohol abuse: “I was living in constant fear of who I’d meet, what I might have said to them, what I might have done with them, so I’d stay in my apartment for days and drink alone. I was a recluse at 20. It was pathetic – it wasn’t me. I’m a fun, polite person, and it turned me into a rude bore.”
Daniel Radcliffe
Being able to recognize, label, and adjust your emotions
What's emotional regulation
This substance is "reported" as a safe, natural alternative to opiates despite no clinical data to support the claims.
Kratom