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Name 3 types of opiates
Buprenorphine, Butorphanol, Codeine, Fentanyl, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Meperidine, Morphine, Normethadone, Opium, Oxycodone, Pentazocine, Tapentadol, Tramadol
Describe one fear you have about recovery
Fear of Relapse, Fear of Sobriety, Fear of Failure or Success, Fear of Judgment ,Fear of Change,
Fear of Facing Challenges: The prospect of navigating life's difficulties without the "crutch" of substances can be daunting
Name 3 barriers to success in recovery
Denial or Unwillingness, Shame and Stigma, Cravings, stress, anxiety, and old acquaintances, Co-occurring Disorders like Mental Health, as well Lack of Social Support and others personal to you.
What parts of the body are affected by alcohol use?
Primarily affects the brain, liver, heart, and digestive system. Long-term excessive drinking can lead to organ damage, increased cancer risk, and various other health complications
Name 2 of your triggers
People, Places, things, songs, sounds, tastes, and emotions. Be specific.
What is something you can do for relaxation?
What is your definition of recovery?
A process of change that encompasses improved health, wellness, and a return to a fulfilling life. It involves both internal and external changes, with a focus on rebuilding relationships, creating healthier routines, and striving to reach one's full potential.
Name 3 things you are grateful for
The air, sunshine, Family, Friends, healing, a good cup of coffee, laughter, technology, change, knowledge, self-love, Music, self-awareness, Nourishment, Pets, conversations, Love, Fashion, Art, Fashion, glitter, enthusiasm, Love and anything unique to you.
What is your definition of addiction?
Addiction is when you have a strong physical or psychological need or urge to do something or use something. It is a dependence on a substance or activity even if you know that it causes you harm. It can impact your daily life.
Name 3 things you have control over.
Things within your control encompass your thoughts (most of the time), emotions, reactions, and actions.
You also have control over how you respond to situations, how you spend your time, and the relationships you cultivate. Essentially, you control your own inner world and the choices you make in it.
What are 2 slang terms for cocaine?
How many days clean do you have?
Be proud to be "clean and sober today"
What are some of the lies you told yourself in your addiction?
Describe your life after 1 year of sobriety.
A daily routine of better self-care and self-talk.
Stable housing, reconnect with family and friends. Join a support group or Mental Health Clubhouse.
Join a fitness program or find suitable employment.
Volunteer or help others who may be struggling.
Name something you lost in your addiction.
Relationships, Housing, health, jobs, opportunities, sense of identity, self-esteem, self-confidence, hobbies, interests, self-respect or respect from family, loss of control, money and many more unique to each individual.
What are some common characteristics of an addict?
Name 2 emotions that are triggers for you.
Some might be: Fear, Anger, Shame, Anxiety, Grief, Disgust, Sadness, Panic, Overwhelm, Rejection, Betrayal, Unjust Treatment, Loss of Control, Criticism, Insecurity, Blaming , Deceit or Lying, Whining , or Manipulation
Who is the leader of the Avengers?
Captain America
Who wrote the play "Hamlet"?
William Shakespeare
Who said the line: “With great power, comes great responsibility.”?
Uncle Ben (Spiderman movie)
What is your aftercare plan?
Example: sober-living arrangements, follow-up therapy with community team, medical evaluations with community psych, and support groups-AA/NA or Smart Recovery or counselling. Maybe have a fitness or Mental Health Clubhouse picked out for activities. Also...
Recognize triggers and cravings, prevent relapse, have a plan in place for support, identify your life goals, and ask for links to community resources that may help you out.
What recovery tools have you found the most helpful?
Name one coping skill for stress.
Deep Breathing, and Grounding exercises.
Exercise or go for a walk, Rest and Sleep, meditation, Journaling, Positive Self-Talk, Social Support, Self-Compassion, "Me Time"
How much money did you lose in your addiction?
Too much to count or less?
Name one of the 12 steps
1. We admitted we were powerless over drugs /alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable.
2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
7. Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.