Wednesday
T/F: You can only grieve people who have passed away.
FALSE! You can grieve people who are living or passed away. You can also grieve pets, jobs, situations, ability, etc.
T/F: A neurotransmitter is the chemical in the brain that helps us move information in our brain
TRUE!
T/F: I have the ability to take/borrow supplies from groups because it is for residents.
FALSE! Supplies in groups is for groups. If you need something or would like to borrow something, asking is required.
Self-medicating is the process of using ________ not prescribed by a doctor as a coping mechanism.
substances, drugs, medications, pills, etc.
Talking to a doctor is ___% necessary when taking/mixing any substances/medications?
Talking to a doctor is 100% necessary when taking/mixing any substances/medications?
How will I know when I hit 50 groups?
You will be congratulated and given a card and incentives.
What is one example of anger/betrayal you might feel when a loved one passes in connection to substance abuse?
feeling mad/betrayed by the deceased for dying, upset they didn't change their ways, distress that they left you/chose that lifestyle willingly, etc
Why is mixing medications un-monitored/approved by your doctor dangerous?
Medications may interact dangerously with each other and cause temporary/permanent side-effects, or even death. Only your doctor can prescribe you medication and doses safely.
How can I get a music video played during karaoke?
Ask at least 1-2 songs in advance of your turn. Facilitator needs to confirm the video is appropriate to be played on a company device.
Videos with explicit violence, nudity, etc will not be approved, but lyric videos will be. Appropriate videos will be up to the facilitator's judgement.
Why would using a substance today to cope with something difficult might be a dangerous path?
Coping with hard emotions today with a substance turns into craving the substance in later hard situations which turns to needing the substance in all situations to function., etc
If you had damage to your frontal lobe, what is one side effect you may experience?
OR
What is the occipital lobe responsible for?
OR
Occipital lobe is responsible for vision
I can earn a soda as an incentive by:
1) Helping with a task when asked and capable
2) __________ during group
3) Setting up a _______ with _______ ahead of time
I can earn a soda as an incentive by:
1) Helping with a task when asked and capable
2) Participating during group
3) Setting up a 1:1 goal with Madison ahead of time
You recently made the choice to kick your brother out of the house due to him yelling at you constantly when he is inebriated. You find yourself grieving the loss of who your brother was and miss his kindness. What is one thing you can do to cope with the grief of losing your brother's personality to substance usage that also protects your health?
open ended. reach out to others, therapist/doctor, support groups, coping skills, etc
Billy's doctor tells him he has high neurotransmitter activity and needs to take a medication to decrease the chemical activity. Billy decides to not take the medication prescribed because he figures he can just calm down every day with a few drinks. Explain what Billy is doing and why it might not be a good choice.
Billy is deciding to self-medicate with alcohol, which is a downer, to help himself feel relaxed. This is dangerous because he is opening himself up to substance dependency and may experience un-forseen consequences like addiction, job loss, damaged relationships, etc. Billy is opening his brain to be reliant on alcohol to feel calm and regulated.
How long do I need to stay during a 10 am group in order to get credit?
The entire duration. Usually 20-30 minutes.