Signs and Symptoms
What is HALT?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
True or False: You need to be religious to benefit from the 12 Steps.
False
Not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you.
Addiction
What are three possible signs that a relapse may be approaching?
Interacting with old using friends, Engaging in cross addiction, Going to old using places, Irritation, Poor emotional control, Isolation, Stop going to meetings/talking to sponsor
What are two coping skills?
Talk to someone, Distract, DBT skills, Go to a meeting, Go for a walk.
What is PAWS?
Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms
What is the name for an experienced member who guides newcomers through recovery?
A Sponsor
A structed treatment program for individuals that don't require 24hr care but need more support then traditional out patient therapy.
IOP or Intensive out Patient
What are three people/places that you can go to get support in your recovery?
Meetings, Sponsor, Healthy Family, Healthy Friends, Group members, Church
This breathing technique involves counting to four as you inhale, holding your breath for four, exhaling for four, and holding again for four.
Box Breathing
What is the intense urge to use a substance called?
Craving
What are two different types of support group meetings?
NA and AA
Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, and helpful recreational activities to participate in.
Relapse Prevention Plan
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
What are four benefits from having and using healthy coping skills?
Raised Self Esteem, Better Mental Health, Decrease in Cravings/Urges, Better able to deal with Cravings, Better Emotional Management, Healthier relationships.
Name three physical signs of substance use?
Bloodshot eyes, changes in appetite, and impaired coordination
Which step involves making a list of all persons we have harmed?
Step 8
What is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts by interrogating and uprooting negative or irrational beliefs. Also, rests on the idea that thoughts and perceptions influence behavior.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What are some common internal triggers that can lead to relapse?
Negative emotions, cravings, thoughts about using, or boredom.
What's a distraction technique you can use in a craving moment?
Calling someone, going for a walk, listening to music, playing a game, doing a puzzle, etc.
Name three symptoms of substance use?
Having intense urges, experiencing withdrawal symptoms, slurred speech, and drowsiness
What is the Serenity Prayer?
God, Grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the Courage to Change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference.
The disapproval of a person based on assumptions about them or a lack of information about certain characteristics or conditions.
Stigma
This strategy involves pinpointing the clues or situations that might lead to substance use
Triggers
One of the most common and effective coping skills a person in early recovery can develop is, this string of behaviors characterized by "a sequence of actions regularly followed".
Routine