Stages of Change
How many stages of change are there?
5
If someone relapses, they are a lost cause.
Try not to be too discouraged by a relapse, which is a recurrence of symptoms. Addiction is a chronic illness very similar to type II diabetes or hypertension, meaning it requires lifelong management. Relapse is no more likely with addiction than it is for these other chronic illnesses.
What are the three stages of relapse?
Emotional, Mental, and Physical
Someone has to be using every day in order to have an addiction.
Very false! Addiction looks differently for different people.
What is the name of the relapse prevention technique where you step out of the moment and think about the consequences of your actions?
Playing the tape through.
"I really don't see an issue with me smoking marijuana. It's just a plant." What stage of change is this youth in?
Precontemplation Stage
It is ok for teens to use marijuana, alcohol, or other substances, as long as it is done with supervision.
False, this follows the ‘well, they’re going to do it anyway, they may as well do it here’ mentality. This is enabling behavior and part of the problem, not being a ‘cool’ or understanding parent.
When most people think of relapse, they are usually thinking of the _____ stage?
Physical relapse
The amount of THC in marijuana has not changed over the past few decades.
False, in the early 1990s, the average THC content in marijuana was less than 4 percent. It is now about 15 percent and much higher in some products such as oils and other extracts.
Someone you call when you are feeling triggered/having urges is called a _____ ______?
Sober support
Marcus is proud of himself for going two weeks without drinking. He has started making new friends who also don't use.
Action Stage
Strict parenting prevents substance abuse.
False, Being a strict or overbearing parent isn’t guaranteed to keep your child away from drugs or alcohol. Instead, foster an understanding relationship with your teen so they know you are there to support them when they need it the most.
Emotional Relapse
Addiction often begins in adolescence.
True.
What is it called when you notice your urges and simply watch them rise and fall like waves, as opposed to responding?
Urge Surfing
You can move back and forth between different stages of change.
True.
You can always grow out of addiction.
False, Assuming your teen’s drug or alcohol use is just a phase they will eventually grow out of is a dangerous gamble. It may be true, or they may end up down a dangerous path of addiction that may be difficult to recover from. That risk just isn’t worth it.
What does PAWS stand for?
Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptom
On average, most people start using substances at around 13 years old.
True
What is the name of the prayer recited in 12 step meetings?
Serenity Prayer
Tony identifies that he has a problem with drinking alcohol, but continues to drink daily. He has started to contact his insurance company for treatment centers that are covered by his insurance.
Preparation Stage
Most teenagers have used substances before.
Myth--In 1991, approximately 30.4 percent of those in school grades 8, 10, and 12 had used illicit drugs at some point in their lives. This number reached a high of 43.3 percent in 1997, but dropped down to around 27 percent in 2021.
https://www.statista.com/topics/3907/adolescent-drug-use-in-the-us/#dossierKeyfigures
Fantasizing about using, lying, and looking for opportunities to use are examples of behaviors seen in which stage?
Mental Relapse
There are 11 criteria for substance use disorders. You have to meet majority of the criteria to be diagnosed.
False, you only need to hit 2 of the criteria to be diagnosed.
Name 3 support groups for those with substance use challenges or loved ones of those with substance use challenges?
AA, NA, MA, Al-Anon, SMART Recovery, Refuge Recovery