Success @ Outside In
What are 3 ways to ensure success at Outside In?
Ask for help
Participate/get things out of groups
Respect/follow staff directives
Push yourself out of "comfort zone"
Successful therapeutic leaves/home passes
Family sessions/involving family in treatment
Being honest with yourself
What law is intended to encourage people to call for medical assistance for people that are suffering from drug overdoses without a fear of the caller being prosecuted or the person needing medical assistance being prosecuted?
"Good Samaritan"
The criteria for such immunity includes the following:
Most common mental disorder
Anxiety
What are examples of issues that a family may experience with drug use/addiction? (Give 2)
Communication issues
Trust
Lack of knowledge/awareness
History of addiction within the family
Enabling
Codependency
What are the 5 stages of change?
Why are you at Outside In?
To get support/help with things going on in my life, including awareness on substances, family support, and direction in my life.
Name 3 signs of an overdose:
Reasons why adolescent males don't therapy help for mental health issues (name 3):
Self-stigma
Masculinity (suck it up, be a man)
Shame
Awareness
Name 2 reasons why communicating with family is difficult.
Unavailable
Trust
Fear of judgement
Assume they wouldn't understand/listen
Shame/letting the family down
People in the _______________ stage typically do not consider their behavior to be a problem.
Precontemplation
What is therapy?
A safe, nonjudgmental space for you to talk about problems & anything that's overwhelming you. Your therapist listens to what you have to say & then works with you to develop a plan to confront challenges & improve life.
__________ use directly affects the brain — specifically the parts of the brain responsible for memory, learning, attention, decision making, coordination, emotions, & reaction time. Developing brains, like those in babies, children, and teens, are especially susceptible to the adverse effects of marijuana.
Marijuana
Anxiety disorders develop from a complex set of risk factors, including (name 2 risk factors):
Genetics
Brain chemistry
Personality
Life Events
Name 3 ways to communicate with parent/family member about issues.
Phone (call/text)
Writing a letter/poem/song
Sitting down without distractions
Getting someone else to join in conversation
Draw a picture and describe it
The _____________ is sometimes included in the stages of change model, in recognition that a person might have some, or even many, small lapses, or even relapses—periods when the addictive behavior is taken up again—before maintenance is achieved.
Relapse Stage
What are "coping skills?" (Name 5)
Diversions
Social/Interpersonal Coping
Cognitive Coping
Tension Releasers
Physical
Spiritual
There are withdrawals from certain substances that can be extremely dangerous and fatal. What are the drugs that can cause fatal withdrawal symptoms (name all 3):
Alcohol
Severe alcohol withdrawal can cause hallucinations, seizures, or Delirium Tremens (DTs.) All three of these can cause medical complications that lead to death, but the most severe are the DTs that can directly lead to a fatal withdrawal, & often occur 2-to-3 days after an individual’s last drink.
Benzodiazepines
Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, & Ativan, are depressants that can cause fatal withdrawal symptoms. The withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines can cause medical & psychological issues, and can include sensory distortions, seizures, paranoia, & delirium. Benzodiazepine withdrawal seizures can be fatal.
Opioids
Most people do not think that opioid withdrawal symptoms can be fatal, & often, they are not. While many individuals report that withdrawals from opioids make them feel like they have the “flu times 100”, in severe cases, certain withdrawal symptoms from opioids can be fatal. This includes vomiting and diarrhea, which can cause dehydration & lead to a fatal overdose. Opioid withdrawal can also be fatal if an individual chokes on their own vomit, which can cause death by asphyxiation.
__________ is the second leading cause of death in young people aged 15–24 years.
Suicide
What are 3 root causes of addiction?
Trauma
Mental Health
Genetics- About 50% of your risk for drug and alcohol addiction comes from your genetic makeup.
Identify 2 things that a person might do during the "preparation" stage.
What are Outside In's expectations of a "home pass?" (Name 4)
No peer contact
Drug/alcohol free
3 goals to complete while at home/complete paperwork
Check in @ night
Arrive back to campus by 6pm
The long-term effects of Percocet on the brain include: (List 3)
Name 3 examples of self-harm.
Name 1 way that you can prepare to have a difficult conversation with a parent.
Step 1: Know What You Want From the Conversation
Step 2: Identify Your Feelings
Step 3: Pick a Good Time to Talk
The maintenance stage is most challenging after a period of time has elapsed & the focus on reaching the goal has lost its intensity. People can become __________ at this point, & they may begin to think that a small lapse will make no real difference.
Complacent, lack of motivation, "lazy"