Sleep Hygiene
The "D" in the ABCDE's of Sleep Hygiene
Diet/Discipline
1 or 2 drugs that can cause death from withdrawal symptoms that is ingested in liquid form
Alcohol
Knowing something is bad for you and doing it anyways
Symptom of addiction
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol-that our lives had become unmanageable
Skills for recovery that help with the ability to relax and manage stress and to change negative thinking
Coping skills
The "B" in the ABCDE's of Sleep Hygiene
Beverages
Medication used to block the effects of opioids and/or alcohol
Naloxone/Narcan
A person's diminished response to a drug, which occurs when a drug is used repeatedly and the body adapts to the continued presence of the drug
Tolerance
Examples of these include "black and white thinking" or "it's ok if I don't get caught".
Thinking errors
A relaxation technique
Meditation/progressive relaxation/deep breathing techniques
The "A" in the ABCDE's of Sleep Hygiene
Activity
A dissociative drug originally created for the purposes of conscious sedation with the brand name of Sernyl
PCP/Phencyclidine
A strong desire to use drugs or alcohol
Craving
A therapeutic approach that helps a person in recovery understand that their thoughts influence their feelings and behaviors
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Well-Being
The "E" in the ABCDE's of Sleep Hygiene
Environment
A stimulant drug derived from a shrub (Catha Edulis)
Khat
A group of symptoms that occur upon the abrupt discontinuation or decrease in the intake of drugs/alcohol
Withdrawal
Made a searching and fearless inventory of ourselves
The 4th step of AA
Tasks to feel competent and in control
Build Mastery
The "C" in the ABCDE's of Sleep Hygiene
Concern/Conflict
This drug is derived from Fentanyl and is 50-100 times more powerful than morphine. Hint: "the elephant in the room"
Carfentanil
The average reported time that a person with a Substance Use Disorder will stop having dreams/nightmares where they are using drugs after attaining sobriety.
9 months-1 year
The number of paths there are to recovery for a person
There is no single path to recovery/infinite
Activity that releases endorphins, endogenous morphine, and reduces physical and emotional pain
Excercise