Relapse Prevention
Feelings, people, or situations that cause the brain to want to use substances. If you're not aware of them, they can cause you to relapse
Triggers *Share about your triggers
Someone who helps guide a newcomer through the processes of NA or AA
A Sponsor
A brain disorder that involves functional changes to brain circuits involved in reward, stress, and self-control.
Addiction
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
Which therapist recently got married?
Madison
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
Cravings
Information or a document to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in.
Relapse Prevention Plan
What is one common aspect of mindfulness that is often talked about?
Breathing
Which therapist collects Pyrex tubber ware?
Ava
Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.
Denial
Symptoms you experience several weeks or months after you have finished detoxing that are related to the body healing from substance use
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
___________ is the fastest addicting drug
Nicotine
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
Which therapist has an unusual pet?
Vanessa
Identifying and writing down triggers, coping skills, people, and activities that can help prevent a relapse
Relapse Prevention Plan *Raise your hand if you have a relapse prevention plan
A common phrase repeated in AA/NA as an important part of recovery. It is not just a common encouragement, it holds great meaning representing the gratitude an individual feels about their sobriety, and the importance of it presently.
"One Day at a Time"
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
Dopamine
Getting support from a neutral person who can help with mental health and addiction concerns
Therapy
Which therapist is a champion?
Meghan, softball
Convincing yourself that it's okay or that you have to use substances/engage in addictive behaviors
Relapse Justification
Using another activity in order to replace or substitute the feelings/results you used to get from using substances
Cross Addiction
Considered the most commonly abused drug across the nation
Marijuana
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
Which therapist was on a bowling league?
Jackie