What Is Addiction?
________: a disease involving continued use of a substance despite serious substance-related problems, such as loss of control over use, health problems, or negative social consequences.
Addiction
The goal of _______ is to buy yourself time during a craving.
diversions
What do you do if you find yourself in a situation that is triggering a craving?
LEAVE
You should create a ______ for continued support.
schedule/plan
_________ management is a very important skill to have during recovery.
Money
Addiction is a ______
disease
Which 4 aspects should you focus on in order to form a healthy lifestyle?
Sleep, Exercise, Medical Compliance (e.g. taking medications as prescribed and attending appointments), and Healthy Diet.
True or False: Craving are ALWAYS temporary.
True
Scheduling/planning your financial situation is called what?
Creating a budget.
Short term financial goals are goals you wish to achieve within what amount of time?
Within a year
_________: needing more of the substance to achieve desired effect.
Tolerance
Most cravings end within _____ _____ of starting.
one hour
Name 3 different risk factors/situations for relapse.
A _______ ________ _________ helps you know that you are not alone while you are making changes.
social support system
What is an example of fixed monthly expenses?
Rent, car payments, monthly bus fare card, child support. (expenses that do not change)
An isolated incident of use without returning to old patterns of substance abuse.
A lapse.
Use _______ for at least 5 minutes whenever you need a quick escape.
imagery
What do you call the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress?
Self-care
A common form of continued support after rehab is called an IOP. What does IOP stand for?
Intensive Outpatient Program
Christmas presents are considered what type of expense?
What are the 4 methods of addiction treatment?
Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups, and Medication.
Deep breathing:
>Inhale ___ seconds
>Hold ___ seconds
>Exhale ___ seconds
4, 4, 6
What is the first rule of recovery?
Safety first!
What 4 documents should you have that are important for continued care?
Social security card. Birth certificate. Driver's License/ID Card. Insurance cards.
If your ________ is greater than your _______, you have a surplus.
Income, Expenses