What Have We Learned?
Every Tuesday, our 6 o, clock group discusses what kind of skills that help you manage your emotions and stress in a healthy way?
Before he became a BHT, he secured our border.
BHT Michael.
What age group is most likely to abuse substances?
18-35 years old.
Why do you think this is?
Five ounces of wine is equal to how many ounces of beer as far as its alcohol content?
12 oz of beer.
Five oz of wine and 12 oz of beer both contain 1/2 oz of alcohol.
What is the main purpose of the after-meal minute of silence?
To make an easier transition from mealtime chaos to chores.
Focusing on solving the root cause (situation) that is causing you stress.
Who goes by the nickname "silver fox?"
LBHT Jeff
What is the percentage of adults in the US who abuse alcohol regularly?
10%, but this is likely an underestimation.
The most popular abused substance in the United States (and most industrialized countries) is what?
Alcohol!
Why do clients have to stay in their rooms before lights-outs/bedtime?
The hallways have to be clear so BHTs can make sure everyone is safe and not doing anything they shouldn't. The more chaos in the hallway, the more likely we are to miss something important. We know it's annoying. But...them's the rules.
Define Emotion-Based Coping.
Focusing on managing your emotions/reactions to stress.
BHT Michael's first name isn't really Michael. What is it?
Chase!
Drug use is most common in what region of the United States?
The west!
The effect of alcoholic drinks are caused by what chemical?
Ethanol.
If you need a PB&J, when is the time to ask for it?
Meal times! Technically, BHTs aren't supposed to get sandwiches for clients outside of mealtimes because it's important we stay on schedule. Plus, we don't always have the staff for that. If you need a PB&J for dinner or if you know you'll need one later, ask for the supplies, make one, and we can save it in the kitchen for your snack at snack time if you don't need to eat it right away.
Hannah!
Drug use is least common in what region of the US?
The North Central region!
Why do you think that drug use is higher in some places and lower in others?
What is one of the biggest concerns for adolescent substance use?
The proper development of the brain.
During groups, what is the rule that is the most enforced?
Cross-talk! Groups are a major part of treatment. We know they can get repetitive, but what you put into groups is what you get out of them, and no one likes a group that is overstimulating and chaotic.
What is Proactive Coping?
Proactive Coping means looking ahead to situations that you know will cause you stress and making a plan for which coping skill you can rely on to handle it when it comes.
If you call this BHT by their full first name, they'll glare at you.
Tasha!
How does the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism define "binge drinking?"
"4 drinks for women and 5 drinks for men--in about 2 hours" (2019).
How would you define binge-drinking? Why?
What age group is the most likely to abuse substances?
18-35 years old.
Why do you think this is?
How long do you have to be in group before asking to use the bathroom or get a drink?
15 minutes! Manage your time!