General Recovery
This person aids new members of AA and NA after completing a year of the program themselves.
What is a sponsor?
The daily practice that allows you to release your feelings, reflect on your experiences, and prevent internalization of emotions through writing?
What is journaling?
Recent studies demonstrate that addiction is not a choice, but a what?
What is a disease (of choice)?
The most common category of mental health disorders in America, impacting approximately 40 million adults 18 and older.
What are anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific phobias, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder and separation anxiety disorder)?
The definition of recovery is...?
What is the journey of improving physical, psychological, and social wellness/health through/after experiencing a substance use addiction.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
What is the Serenity prayer?
H. A. L. T.
What is hungry, angry, lonely, tired?
Tolerance, withdrawal, insomnia or hypersomnia, loss of motivation in pleasurable activities are all examples of…?
What are physical symptoms of substance use dependence / addiction?
Which mental illness is characterized by symptoms such as hyperarousal and hypervigilance, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts and images, and nightmares?
What is posttraumatic stress disorder?
“You’re capable of growth”, “I am doing my best, one day at a time.” and “I’m a good person, I just have a problem” are all examples of what?
What is nurturing self-talk / affirmations?
Oxycodone, heroin, methadone, and morphine are examples of which class of drug?
What are opioids?
T. I. P. P. skills
What are temperature, intense exercise, paced breathing, and paired muscle relaxation?
The addicted brain is trained to believe that drugs equal what?
What is survival?
Name any four early warning signs of your mental health worsening.
What are irritability, insomnia/hypersomnia, lack of interest in activities, not taking medication, social isolation, increased occurrence of symptoms?
S.M.A.R.T. stands for _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, and is used for making _______.
What is specific, measurable, attainable, relevant/realistic, & time-bound ; goals.
Name any five early warning signs of possible relapse.
What are stress, increased triggers, cravings or urges, lack of attending meetings or groups, lack of contact with supports, isolation, glamorizing/romanticizing past use, worsening mental health, (etc.)?
400: One effective skill for managing or preventing conflict is DEAR MAN. DEAR MAN stands for...
What are describe, express, assert, reinforce, (stay) mindful, appear confident, and negotiate?
Learning, impulse control, problem solving, and motor function are controlled by this part of the brain.
What is the frontal cortex?
When someone is diagnosed with both a substance use disorder and mental health disorder, they are considered to be this.
What are co-occurring OR dual diagnosis?
Narcan is... ?
What is naloxone ; a synthetic narcotic used in opioid overdose reversal by blocking opiate receptors in the nervous system.
Define a relapse prevention plan.
BONUS: Demonstrate a possible effective relapse prevention plan, including elements for addressing people, places, things, catastrophes, feelings of depression or anxiety, etc.
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DEMONSTRATE: Lead the class in demonstrating a coping exercise or interpersonal skills scenario of your choice with a teammate.
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Name any four of the five factors/theories used to explain addiction?
BONUS: Name three of the hormones involved as well.
What is genetics, memory, reward/pleasure, stress, and/or choice?
BONUS: What are glutamate, dopamine, cortisol and adrenaline?
List any five treatment options for people experiencing a mental illness.
What are psychoeducation, individual or group psychotherapy, skills groups, prescription medication, support groups, psychiatric residential, somatic therapies, trauma therapies, adjustments in exercise/sleep/diet?
Anhedonia is defined as... ?
What is the inability to feel pleasure from typically pleasurable situations?