Patterns of addiction
Needing to use more of a chemical to do more of a behavior (or doing it to a greater extreme) to get the same effect on the feelings, or feeling less effect if you use or do the same amount.
What is tolerance
What is one example of an external trigger?
People, places, or things.
People in this stage may be aware that there are repercussions related to their addiction, but they minimize or justify their choices, seeing more benefit than deficit. Not a great deal of desire to change
Pre-contemplation
A pattern of avoiding expressing their opinions or feelings, protecting their rights, and identifying and meeting their needs. Passive communication is usually born of low self-esteem. These individuals believe: “I’m not worth taking care of.”
What is Passive
Maintaining abstinence from alcohol and rugs because to drink or use would compromise the quality of life found in sobriety is an example of what kind of thinking? Abstinence or recovery?
Recovery
Either feeling ill or uncomfortable after stopping use of the chemical or the behavior, or using the chemical or practicing the behavior to relieve or avoid feeling ill or uncomfortable.
what is withdrawal
What is an internal trigger?
A thought or feeling that can lead a person to want to use
People in the ________ stage have become aware of the greater impact of their addictive behaviors, yet they are uncertain if it is worth the effort to effect change. They may be open to considering change “someday.” I have had young clients who have said, “When I’m 18, I’ll stop smoking pot.”
contemplation
a style in which individuals express their feelings and opinions and advocate for their needs in a way that violates the rights of others. Thus, aggressive communicators are verbally and/or physically abusive.
Aggressive
What is a treatment plan?
What is the tool that focuses on patient goals and progress in treatment?
You use, drink or practice an addictive behavior for longer or in greater quantity that you intended.
What is loss of control
What is an internal trigger?
A thought or feeling that can lead a person to want to use
At this stage people begin to see that they are responsible for their choices and have the power to make life-changing decisions. They need to do it for themselves, but need not do it by themselves. They set an intention to gather resources, whether it is in the form of therapeutic intervention, 12 step meetings or other sober supports. They set a timeline and may make a verbal or written commitment.
Preparation
is a style in which individuals clearly state their opinions and feelings, and firmly advocate for their rights and needs without violating the rights of others.
Assertive
is any behavior that removes or softens the consequences of addiction, thereby making it easier for the addict to continue to use drugs.
Enabling
Have a persistent desire to cut down or stop, or have made efforts to control or cut down using/drinking/ addictive actions, including making rules or bargains with yourself to limit these actions.
What is attempts to control
What should you do when listing people that are triggers for you?
What is be specific and use their names- being honest about who helps and who hurts your sobriety is important.
In stage four, people take the actual steps to engage in positive mental, emotional and physical change by immersing themselves in addiction recovery, not just abstinence from their drug(s) of choice. I call it a “life makeover” that could include developing a fitness plan, dietary adaptation, as well as time with positive people and activities that are heart- and soul-nourishing.
Action
is a style in which individuals appear passive on the surface but are really acting out anger in a subtle, indirect, or behind-the-scenes way.
Passive Aggressive
The three types of communication
What are verbal, non verbal, visual
Giving up or reducing social, work, family or recreational activities that were important because they conflicted with addictive behaviors- for example, drifting away from friendships with people who don't drink or use.
What is sacrifices made
What is your biggest trigger??
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People in the _______ stage have become able to sustain these patterns. I liken it to a fitness routine. On the first day of workout at a gym, you are not as strong, flexible and energetic as you will be a year later. The more you practice, the easier it gets.
maintenance
name the 4 types of communication styles
Spell my name
What is G E R I K