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
What is the oldest soft drink in America?
Dr. Pepper
What color is a Giraffe's tongue?
Black
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
A movie about a hard-drinking New York journalist who takes her reputation as the life and soul of the party too far when she knocks over her sister's wedding cake and crashes the bridal limousine. When a court orders her into rehab for a month, she initially refuses, but eventually she begins to take her substance abuse seriously.
28 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
Which U.S. state is the only state to grow coffee beans?
Hawaii
How many bones do sharks have?
ZERO
Doing or thinking about something different when you feel yourself being triggered to use substances
Changing the Channel *What are things you do to Change the Channel?
This metallic man has been in recovery since 2003. He was introduced to drugs by his famous father and spent time in jail. He saw a resurgence in his popularity since entering recovery and staring in a series of hit Marvel movies.
Robert Downey Jr.
Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.
Denial
Which condiment was used as medicine during the 1830's?
Ketchup
What is the color of the most poisonous frog in the world?
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 *Share one thing you do for self-care
Which duo won the first Grammy for Best Rap Performance?
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
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
What is the only edible food that never expires?
Honey
What are male honeybees called?
Drones
Getting support from a neutral person who can help with mental health and addiction concerns
Therapy
A biopic of a famous country music legend and his rise to fame in Tennessee. While on tour, he meets the love of his life, singer June Carter. However, things take a turn when he becomes involved in drugs and his marriage to first wife, Vivian, begins to fall apart. June eventually helps him recover from his addiction and he proposes to her in front of a live audience.
Walk the Line
Convincing yourself that it's okay or that you have to use substances/engage in addictive behaviors
Relapse Justification
Which vegetable was the first to be grown in space?
Potato
What are the only birds that can fly backward?
Hummingbird
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 one thing you are grateful for today?
What is Rihanna's real name?
Robin Fenty