Early Recovery Skills
What is a trigger
Person, place or thing linked with substance use
Does Relapse happen suddenly?
No
What are examples of twelve step programs
AA, NA, Al-anon, CA, MA and SA
What is the process to receive treatment
Intake at GBHWC
Assessment with New Beginnings
referral to other agencies if necessary
It helps with structure that builds routine
What are mooring lines?
Behaviors that keep you anchored in your recovery
What is the 1st step
Admitting I am powerless over my addiction that my life has become unmanageable
Does substance use discriminate
No
What is an external trigger?
Something outward that makes you want to use
What is the difference between guilt and shame
Guilt is feeling bad about what you have done.
Shame is feeling bad about who you are
What is a sponsor
A sponsor is someone who is active member of 12 steps who is working an active program, worked the steps, has a stable life and is willing to guide and work with you.
What is peer support
People with lived experience who help support the person in recovery
What is the stages of the Roadmap for Recovery
Withdrawal, Early Abstinence( honeymoon), Protracted Abstinence( The wall), Readjustment
Give me an example of being smart, not strong
I can be around alcohol or other drugs. I am certain i don't want to use, and once I make up my mind, I am very strong.
I stay away from anything that may be toxic for me
Are 12 step programs like treatment?
No, they are group of people in recovery helping each other to stay sober or clean
How do individuals administer Meth
Smoke, snort, inject and boof
What are 3 examples of common problems in Early Recovery
Using Friends & Family, Anger, Alcohol in the home, Boredom and special occasions
What is a Relapse Justification
Looking for an excuse that it is okay to drink or use.
What do twelve step programs offer?
A safe place to go,
a place to meet other people in recovery
a spiritual component to recovery
emotional support
worldwide network and exposure to achieved long term recovery.
What is the new drug that has recently impacted our island
Fentanyl