Recovery 101
Part on a gun, but also something to recognize and then avoid when you are in addiction or mental health recovery
Trigger
This drug causes
Opiods
Talking, Listening, Sharing, Expressing –
communication
A mental health condition that develops following a traumatic event characterized by intrusive thoughts about the incident, recurrent distress/anxiety, flashback and avoidance of similar situations.
PTSD
True or False: A member can go outside and smoke a cigarette during group time.
False. Members can not go outside of the building during group time. When you are in group I am responsible for your safety.
What is the first stage in the six stages of change in recovery? This stage is where an individual lacks awareness of their problem and does not consider changing their behavior. It can also be known as the denial stage
Pre-contemplation stage
These type of drugs cause symptoms such as
Stimulants such as cocaine, nicotine, amphetamines.
Counting to 10, breathing, positive self-talk, consequential thinking, grounding, stress management
Coping skills
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome:
Anxiety
True or False: It is okay to send text messages during group time.
True. I do not mind you messaging other individuals or even playing a short game on your phone long as your engaged.
This is a person who is in recovery but also offers mentorship to another person in recovery
Peer Specialist or sponsor
Cannabis
dentify the problem, gather information, brainstorm solutions, weigh your choices, take action
choices/ desciscion making
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome:
Depression
True or False: I can eat in group
True. nourish yourself just don't leave a mess
Before you go to outpatient, you may go to a hospital first to get your substance use under control in a safe environment overnight. What is this place called?
Inpatient
Benzodiazepines
Relaxation, walking, healthy eating, proper sleep, setting aside “me” time, taking breaks, rewarding yourself
self care
called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
bipolar disorder
True or False: It is okay for me to interrupt another person in group if I do not like what they are saying or disagree with them
False. You do not have to agree with an individual in group. I will address them if I believe they are being disrespectful or saying something innapropate. Everyone will not agree with each other so therefore , interrupting someone makes you wrong also.
This drug is responsible for the most overdoses in the years between 2021 to 2022, what is it.
synthetic opioids.
Alochol
Maintain limits with self and others, protecting your personal and emotional space, avoid negativity
Boundaries
is a serious mental health condition that affects how people think, feel and behave. It may result in a mix of hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking and behavior.
Schizophrenia
True or False: I can cry or sob in group.
True.