Coping Skills
Name 1 coping skill you can use when stressed.
If Haley wants to go to a bar, but I suggest we go to a hockey game instead. Which tool from the book am I using?
Change it or Leave it
Meetings where people with similar challenges come together to share, support, and help each other.
Support Group or Self-Help group
Which body part do drugs affect the most?
Brain
What is Self-care?
making time to rest, recharge, & meet your own needs — not just your responsibilities.
True or False: Ignoring your feelings makes them go away.
False
I got an A+ on my final exam, usually I would celebrate by going out to get drinks but instead I go on a shopping spree for myself. Which tool from the book is this...
Reward Myself
Over time, drugs can make the brain need more to feel the same effect. This is called?
Tolerance
The brain can create new connections- even in recovery. True or False.
True
Self-care always costs money. True or False.
False
What is the difference between an unhealthy and a healthy coping mechanism?
Healthy coping: Helps you face feelings safely & supports your well-being
Unhealthy coping: Numbs/avoids feelings but causes harm or bigger problems later
I get a craving, I tell myself I won't use for an hour, and go to the pool with my friend instead. What tool from the book am I using?
Delay, Distract, Decide
When the BODY itself feels a direct need for a drug, it's called?
Dependence
Patience is important in recovery because...
Change takes time; the brain has to heal.
A trigger is...
person, place, or thing; anything that brings up strong cravings, memories, or feelings that make you want to use
Self-compassion is...
treating yourself kindly, especially during hard times
Name 4 Skills from the book..
any 4 skills from the book
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance
Adolescents are at more risk for addiction because:
Their brains are still developing, putting them at greater risk for developing an addiction
When a person stops using a drug they’ve become dependent on, they go through.
Withdrawal
Name 3 Coping Skills you use when you experience a craving.
Walk, watch TV, sing, dance, journal, etc.
It is a really hard day for me & I am struggling. I sit down on my bed, close my eyes, & imagine myself as a confident, motivated, strong woman. This tool is...
I am Powerful
This type of plan helps you know what to do when you feel triggered.
Relapse Prevention Plan
This brain chemical is often called the “feel-good” chemical...
Dopamine
A decision or behavior that has a greater chance of leading to harm or negative consequences is called a...
High risk choice