Relapse Prevention
Emotions, feelings, thoughts, and memories that make the person experience thoughts of using. It is more difficult to deal with people and places. A person cannot always control this
What are internal 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
The costs of the problem behavior (such as drug use) are not yet recognized The individual is in denial and is not seriously considering changing their behavior.
Stage 1: Precontemplation. DENIAL
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
What is your counselors number?
Counselor number - 765-343-6623
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
Normal neurobiological event characterized by the need to increase the dose over time to obtain the original effect. A state in which a drug produces a diminishing biological or behavioral response; in other words, higher doses are needed to produce the same effect experienced initially.
What is tolerance?
Stage 2: Contemplation
Name to signs someone may experience that can make them realize they are becoming physically dependent on a substance? Name three.
Using more than you intend to, withdrawal, higher tolerance, decrease activity or less interest in day to day activities, depression, anxiety, craving and triggers, engaging in high risk behaviors.
What are three of the four requirements to receive a 14 day script?
- UDS Screens
- Attendance
- Time in treatment
- Care plan signed
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
5 things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing that you can taste (or love about yourself)
Name two methods of Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Medication, therapy, group therapy, sober support, meetings, sponsor, spirituality etc
The individual has decided to change their behavior, and they starting to thing about how to do so
Stage 3: Preparation. What are something things that you did in this stage?
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
This medication is used for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose
Narcan. Do you have access to Narcan?
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"
The changes made during the action stage are maintained.
Stage 5: Maintenace. If you are in this stage, what seps did you take to be here? If you are not yet in this stage, what are some additional steps you will need to take?
Where is one place where you can get support from a neutral person who can help with mental health and addiction concerns
BetterHelp, Centerstone, Hamilton Center, etc.
When will the office be closed next?
Oct 16th
This movie starts with Sandra Bullock who enters rehab for alcoholism
What is 28 days
What are some risk factors that contribute to someone using or being dependent on substances?
Family history of SUD, abuse, environmental or community issues, stress, mental health and lack of resources for mental health, poverty, rejection from family or other loved ones, academic difficulties, finding it hard to relate to peers, lack of family involvement, peer pressure, accidents or injuries that require being prescribed addictive medications, etc.Cross Addiction
What is a a psychological defense mechanism that prevents people from acknowledging their substance abuse problem
Denial
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
Who are your OM's?
Kim and Amity