how addiction affects the mind & body
_______ is the amount of a substance needed to produce the same effect from first use.
Tolerance
Why is addiction called a family disease?
Family members are the first to be affected by the disease of addiction.
What is a trigger?
A person, place or thing that causes you to think about using alcohol or other drugs.
Why is it important to have a daily routine?
Structuring your day around healthy activities & healthy people can help avoid high-risk situations.
What does it mean to have a cross addiction?
When a person replaces their drug of choice with a different drug, and develops an addiction to the different drug.
What are some ways family members cope with addiction?
-trying to control situations or people
-ignoring needs of other family members
-acting like a martyr
-hanging on to resentment
What is a relapse?
A relapse starts when a person returns to negative patterns of thinking and behavior, and returns to using.
What are some positive ways to handle feelings?
Journaling, talking to a healthy sober support person, meditate/pray, discuss with your counselor.
The following statements are examples of what?
"I can have just one drink and then I'll stop."
"I can quit when I want to, I just don't feel like it right now."
Denial!
Denial is refusing to admit or acknowledge something that is obvious to others.
What support groups can family members utilize?
Al-anon or Nar-anon
How can you manage cravings?
Call a sober support, meditate, pray.
Can you still have fun in recovery?
Absolutely! Often times, many people in recovery are surprised how much fun they can have while sober. You're completely present and can start spending time with friends, family, children, and start to re-engage in your hobbies & interests.
_____ involves three stages including binging, withdrawal, and preoccupation.
The cycle of addiction
What are some examples of enabling behaviors?
Lying for the addicted person, picking up the slack of the addicted person, denying that any problems exist, continuing to support the person after physical/verbal/emotional abuse.
What leads to relapse?
High risk situations, lacking coping skills, "stinking thinking" (thinking you're powerful enough to control your use.)
Why is it important to utilize peer support?
Getting support from others who understand addiction and recovery, finding a sense of understanding and acceptance, guidance & support, accountability.
_______ includes having distorted or irrational thoughts, being in denial, and having an intense fear and resistance to change.
addictive thinking
How can you improve family relationships?
Learn about recovery together, family therapy, actions not words.
How can you recover from a relapse?
Talk with your counselor or sponsor, re-engage (if not currently attending) groups/meetings/treatment, look back on the relapse and identify what lead up to it & avoid that in the future.)
How can you repair damaged/strained family relationships?
Re-establish trust, continue working on your recovery, acknowledge your wrongdoings