What Have We Learned?
What are the purpose of coping skills?
To reduce stress and support mental well-being.
Why is the point of coping skills to manage emotions and not to eliminate emotions?
This BHT once ate dinner with actor Drake Bell from Drake and Josh.
BHT Hannah
This drug can cause death from dehydration and exhaustion.
MDMA. It represses the body's sense of thirst and fatigue. Many individuals don't realize they are dehydrated and weak.
Five ounces of wine is equal to how many ounces of liquor?
1.5 oz.
A serving of beer=12 oz.
A serving of wine=5 oz.
A serving of liquor=1.5 oz.
Remember: 3-4 servings of alcohol in any form (beer, wine, liquor) within a 2-hour period is defined as binge drinking.
False. We can, we just typically don't.
True or false: Avoiding emotions is beneficial.
False. Processing emotions helps us use our emotions in a positive way.
Question: How does processing emotions help to prevent relapse?
This BHT doubles as a peer specialist.
BHT Andria
10% is the percentage of adults who abuse alcohol in the US regularly. Why might this be an underestimation?
1. Self-reporting.
2. Lack of resources to diagnose/treat.
What does MAR stand for?
Medical Administration Record.
Hallway! Washing all the towels separately from client clothes prevents clothes from getting lost, and it ensures that towels are washed every night so the unit doesn't run out of clean towels.
Temporary distractions/outlets from negative emotions can be healthy. When does distraction become unhealthy?
When we "numb" our emotions and don't deal with reality.
What is the name of our residential coordinator?
What is more common in the US: alcohol use disorder or cannabis use disorder?
Alcohol Use Disorder.
The effect of alcoholic drinks are caused by what chemical?
Ethanol.
True or false: tea or kool-aid is allowed in your room as long as it's in a bottle with a lid.
False! Water only!
How can boundaries help prevent relapse?
They protect our values and express what we are not willing to risk.
Question: What is an example of a boundary that you would give a friend who is trying to stay sober?
This BHT really hates when you throw snowballs on a freshly mopped floor.
Why is mixing different types of depressants so dangerous?
It can lead to respiratory distress (you stop breathing.)
What type of drugs are typically associated with hallucinogen persisting perception disorder?
True or false: you are allowed to bring candy back from your pass.
BHT Hannah always stresses that dopamine is not just a "reward" neurotransmitter; it is a molecule of what?
Motivation!
Dopamine is released when we learn new skills, for example. In fact, it peaks more during the pursuit of a reward (including the struggle of learning new skills) more than it does when receiving the actual reward.
What is Tasha's nickname for LBHT Jeff?
These drugs are notorious for causing respiratory failure. They led to the overdose of Lil Peep.
True or false: pregnant women can enjoy an occasional glass of wine with no risk to the fetus.
False!
How long are bathrooms locked after meds?
15 minutes!