Addiction is a Process
Mental Health is a Process
Recovery is a Process
sobriety and mental health are a series of steps
Addictive thinking
100

how is addiction a process

because it is made of small steps, decisions, and behaviors

100

Mental Health symptoms are usually static(Unchanging over time)


True or False

False

people with co-occurring mental health their problems will change over time

100

how is recovery a process

enter treatment leads to taking medications correctly leads to participation in groups and individual counseling leads to family sessions leads to completed treatment program leads to outpatient and support groups leads to making new friends

100

looking at recovery as one big step can be _______

overwhelming

100

Addictive thinking and relapse are two different things


True or False

False

relapse begins with thinking

200

what is key in the addiction process

Triggers

200

Mental Health often interacts with SUD

True or False

TRUE

SUD will make mental health worsen over time

200

how long does recovery take to achieve

there is no certain amount of time to achieve recovery it is a process that takes time

200

Recovery should be looked at as many small_______

Steps

200

In recovery you begin to replace ___________thinking with realistic, __________thinking

Addictive

Sober

300

what is involved in the addiction process

occasional drinking leads to drinking every weekend leads to a few nights a week leads to every day

300

explain how mental health is a process

have trouble getting out of bed leads to decreased appetite leads to calling in sick leads to making excuses to avoid people places and things leads to missing more and more work and eventually possibly isolation

300

what is recovery

recovery is learning to make many small decisions that lead away from alcohol and other drugs

300

You should think of sobriety and mental health as making one decision or taking one step at a time.

True or False

True

300

once you are in recovery addictive thinking does not return


True or False

False

400

Addiction is a ____________,slow for some and quick for others

Process

400

name at least 3 symptoms of mental health

crying, tired, decreased appetite, anger, mood swings. answers may vary

400

name a coping skill for everyone on your team

walking, blowing bubbles, talking, exercise, pets, call a friend or sponsor etc

400

Relapse decisions are small steps that happen over time

True or False

True

400

what is euphoric recall

Euphoric Recall occurs when you start fantasizing and remember the good times you had while intoxicated

500

_____________ situations are a threat to your recovery

high risk situations

500

what is depression

Depression  is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.

500

what are SMART goals

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Relatable

time bound

500

what are the warning signs of relapse

stress

revisiting old friends and places

easy access

social isolation

illness

major life transitions

500

what is magical Thinking

magical thinking is a form of relapse thinking that involves a weak moment thinking about using and how it would make all your problems go away and fix them