Basic Building Blocks to Positive Change
The essential inner drive, focus, and desire, that brings about positive change and attaining of goals
Motivation
(2000's) This artist was referred to as the King of Pop, died due to complications from prescription drugs in 2009
Michael Jackson
Feelings, individuals, or situations that cause your brain to crave substances; if you are unaware of them they could be a factor for relapse
Triggers
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/Meditation
Those suffering from addiction often have one or more medical issues that occur as well: True or False
True
The ability to look inside yourself honestly and truthfully
Self-Aware/Insight
(1990's) Singer of one of the most popular grunge bands in the 1990's shot himself in the head in 1994 at the age of 27, addicted to heroin
Kurt Cobain
These thoughts are harmful in recovery and can be things we tell ourselves to talk us into using again
Justification Thoughts
The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness
Self-care
You will always notice drug's effect on physical health immediately: True or False
False
Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a difficult challenge, because it is so difficult to do it alone
Support
(1980's) John Belushi was a legendary actor and comedian who shocked the world when he overdosed and died from mixing cocaine and heroin in 1982 at the height of his fame. He was on the original lineup of this longstanding TV show (still airs today)
Saturday Night Live
A state of mind where you are thankful and taking notice of the good things in your life, rather than focusing on the bad
Gratitude
Getting support from a neutral person who can help with mental health and addiction concerns
Therapy or Counseling
Drug addiction can:
A) Cause Mental health issues
B) Develop because of pre-existing mental health issues
C) Does not effect mental health issues
D) A and B
D
Building insight and motivation leads to this powerful experience. A strong sense of positive mental stimulation to try to make things better
Inspiration
(1970's) This iconic musician is one of the top earning dead celebrities today, still earning over 50 million per year for his music, despite dying from complications of prescription drug addiction back in 1977
Elvis Presley
The stages of relapse, in order:
1.
2.
3.
Emotional, Mental, Physical
Doing or thinking about something different when you feel yourself being triggered to use substances
Distractive Thinking
Name 3 specific areas of the body that can be affected by drug use
Brain
Heart
Kidney
Lungs
Skin
Liver
If you find and discover this, it can help you define your goals and add meaning and direction in your life
Purpose
(1960's) This world famous movie star shocked the world in 1962 from a barbiturate overdose which some say was accidental, some say was suicide, and others say was murder
Marilyn Monroe
Someone who guides a newcomer through the process of 12-step groups
Sponsor
Phrases you can say to yourself to help you get through distressing situations
Affirmations/Positive self-talk
Name 3 diseases or illnesses that can result from drug use
Hepatitis
Heart Disease
Mental Health
HIV
Stroke