Relapse Prevention
Emotions, feelings, people and things that make the person experience thoughts of using.
Triggers
Someone who helps guide a newcomer through the processes of NA or AA
A Sponsor *Do you have your sponsor? Share about your experience
In this stage, the problem behavior is not yet recognized. The individual is in denial and is not seriously considering changing their behavior.
Stage 1: Precontemplation. What are some statements that someone in the precontemplation stage may say?
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
Mindfulness
In this movie, Mila Kunis enters detox and attempts to obtain sobriety.
4 good days
This state of mind can be fatal for recovery! It's characterized by being too comfortable or not feeling motivated to continue doing the work
Complacency
A powerful desire to use substances or engage in unhealthy activities.
Cravings
The stage of change that is always a possibility is not guaranteed
Stage 6: Relapse
These increase a persons chance of relapse.
Risk factors
This artist in long term sobriety has two albums named "Relapse" and "recovery"
Eminem
Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.
Denial
Despite being one of the most well-known and well-respected U.S. Historical figures, this 16th president of the U.S. was known to struggle with a mood disorder
Abraham Lincoln
The changes made during the action stage are maintained.
Stage 5: Maintenace.
The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress
Self-Care
This medication is used for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose
Narcan
Identifying and writing down triggers, coping skills, people, and activities that can help prevent a relapse
Relapse Prevention Plan
A common phrase repeated in AA/NA as an important part of recovery. It holds great meaning representing remaining in the present.
"One Day at a Time"
The individual has decided to change their behavior, and they begin to think about how to do so
Stage 3: Preparation
An unbiased person who you share information in order to feel better mentally/emotionally.
Therapy
(True or False) Over the last few years, the number of people abusing controlled prescription drugs in the U.S. has grown.
True
The recommendation of meeting attendance to create a routine
90 meetings in 90 days
Using another activity in order to replace or substitute the feelings/results you used to get from using substances
Cross Addiction
The individual is experiencing ambivalence about change
Stage 2: Contemplation
A state of mind where you are thankful and taking notice of the good things in your life, rather than focusing on the bad
Gratitude
What is the most commonly abused street drug in the United States?