This is the most common Substance that is misused
What is alcohol
These are the two stages of withdrawal
Acute and Post acute
PAWS
What is post acute withdrawal symptoms (or syndrome)?
any internal or external stimulus that increases risk for substance use.
What is a trigger?
Something red that smells like blue paint
Red paint
A powerful desire for something that usually passes.
What is a Craving?
This can be verbal or nonverbal
What is communication?
What is Substance Use Disorder
Name one warning sign of relapse
what is Isolating, cravings, skipping meetings
What has hands but can't clap
What are leis a clock
Feelings of worry, uneasiness, or dread
What is anxiety
These are 3 of the 8 essential tips for maintaining your health in recovery
what are
prioritize nutrition Manage stress (healthy)
good sleep hygiene Take care of MH
Get Moving Preventative care
Belonging and community tobacco free
HALT
what is hungry, andry, lonely, tired?
This term refers to becoming too comfortable and neglecting recovery practices
What is complacency?
I can fill a room but take up no space.
What is light?
When you take more of a substance to achieve the same affects
What is tolerance?
This is the core principle of step 10
What is perseverance?
SMART
What is specific, measurable, attainable (or achievable), relevant, time bound?
This is a personalized strategy designed to help individuals in recovery manage triggers, cravings, and high-risk situation
What is a relapse prevention plan?
The more you take away from me, the bigger I become.
A hole
This coping skill involves noticing thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgment and is often used to reduce cravings and anxiety.
What is mindfulness
This is a way of expressing your feelings and needs clearly while taking responsibility for your emotions, without blaming or criticizing others.
What is using "I" statements
STOP
What is:
Stop (or slow down)
Take a step back
Observe
Proceed mindfully
Defined as bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly this can lead to a return to use
What is a resentment?
This occurs once in a minutes, twice in a moment and never in a thousand years
The letter M