RIDDLES
I am easy to life, but hard to throw. What am I???
A feather
The individual is in denial and is not seriously considering changing their behavior?
Stage 1: PRECONTEMPLATION. What are some statements that someone in the precontemplation stage may say?
Who started their career on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and smacked Chris Rock on stage.
WILL SMITH
to use any substance or engage in any activity that disrupts all areas of your life. Regardless of consequences.
Addiction
When a person refuses to see the truth, that they are and addict/alcoholic?
DENIAL
What has a neck but no head?
A bottle.
The individual is experiening ablivalent about change. (Maybe I do have a problem, maybe I do need help?)
Stage2: CONTEMPLATION
TRUE OR FALSE:The heart is the largest internal organ in the body.
False - the largest internal organ in the body is the liver.
You don't even think about using, and you haven't returned to use.
But your emotions and behaviors are setting you up for a possible relapse in the future. The signs are: Restless, Irritable and Discontent. • Anxiety. • Intolerance. • Anger.
What kind of relapse is this???
Emotional/mental relapse
Being clean and sober, with NO RECOVERY...
Abstinence
What has hands but cannot clap?
A clock
The individual has decided to change their behavior, and they begin to think about how to do so...
Stage 3: PREPARATION. What are some things you did when you were in this stage?
TRUE OR FALSE: Three strikes in a row in bowling is called a chicken.
False: It's called a TURKEY
What does IOP stand for?
Intensive Outpatient Program
Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is...
INSANITY
What has one head, one foot, and four legs?
A bed
I am going to IOP, Therapy, speaking to someone about my issues... What stage is this???
Stage 4: ACTION. What are you doing for your mental health and addiction?
What are the 3 indispensable principles of the 12 step programs? (Or principles in your life)
Honesty, Open-mindedness & Willingness
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
Recovery :))))
What are external triggers...
PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS...
What do you bury when it's alive and dig up when it's dead?
A plant.
I've maintained sobriety, continue treatment, keeping my routine, aware of my supports. What stage is this???
Stage 5: MAINTENANCE. What are some barriers to you maintaining sobriety?
TRUE OR FALSE: FEELINGS DICTATE HOW WE THINK AND HOW WE BEHAVE???
TRUE: If we run on emotions, and under high amounts of stress, we can make dumb decisions. When we are calm, we can think clearly and proceed appropriately !
Repeatedly saying "stop" or "no". To interrupt and challenge a negative thought process...
THOUGHT STOPPING
WHAT IS AN INTERNAL TRIGGER?
emotions, feelings, thoughts, and memories that make the person want to use alcohol or drugs..