Coping Skills
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique
Mindfulness
This metallic man has been in recovery since 2003. He was introduced to drugs by his famous father and spent time in jail. He saw a resurgence in his popularity since entering recovery and staring in a series of hit movies.
Robert Downey Jr / Iron Man
These drugs create feelings of relaxation and tiredness. And while they are useful for mental illness and sleep issues, they are highly misused. This misuse is because they create a high or buzz. They are not only highly misused, but they are also dangerous and can lead to overdose.
Examples:
Depressants
A strong addictive urge that can pull you in a way you may not want to go if you are not careful
Craving
A state of mind where you are thankful and taking notice of the good things in your life, rather than focusing on the bad.
Gratitude
The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress
This famous British singer, songwriter, and pianist recently had a biopic made of his life. He was knighted by the Queen of England and is one of the best selling musical artists of all time. He went through recovery, built AA/NA meetings into his tour schedule, and has also sponsored other celebrities such as Eminem.
Sir Elton John
These drugs increase energy, focus, and wakefulness. They also provide a “rush.” Short-term use increases productivity; it also produces a pleasure high. But, long-term use of stimulants leads to misuse and addiction.
Stimulants
You may have went backwards a little bit but still you didn’t completely relapse
Setback
Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.
Denial
Getting support from a neutral person who can help with mental health and addiction concerns
therapy/counseling
A biopic of a famous country music legend and his rise to fame in Tennessee. While on tour, he meets the love of his life, singer June Carter. However, things take a turn when he becomes involved in drugs and his marriage to first wife, Vivian, begins to fall apart. June eventually helps him recover from his addiction and he proposes to her in front of a live audience.
Walk the Line / Johnny Cash
These drugs alter a person’s perception of reality. and often lead to auditory and visual hallucinations or “tripping.” Although they are less addictive than other drug classifications, their fast-acting effects are more severe.
Examples:
Hallucinogens
Some people may try to deal with substance use issue by attempting use less, or change to a less harmful substance. If that isn’t working you may need to consider this more basic old option
Abstinence/Sobriety
What is the average age most brains stop developing?
25
Something you can attend with other people in recovery as an additional support outside of therapy
AA/NA
She was a 17-year-old actress on family-friendly TV when, she says, she first used cocaine. As her singing career took off, so did her problems with drugs and alcohol. In 2010, she first sought treatment for addiction, along with mental health issues including bipolar and eating disorders. She has addressed her ongoing recovery in interviews, on social media, and in her music.
Demi Lovato
These drugs are chemicals that are ingested by breathing them in or “huffing.” Most are not made to be consumed by humans. And although there are many kinds of this drug, most produce a “high” feeling.
For the most part, these drugs aren’t studied as much as other drugs. And, while they are dangerous and have severe health risks, they aren’t as addictive as other drugs.
Inhalants
With more severe addiction, particularly opioid, if the withdrawal or cravings are overwhelming it may be wise to consider seeing a doctor for this
MAT
What does HALT stand for when thinking about relapse prevention?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
True or False: All coping skills are positive
False
The actress and children’s book author calls recovery from alcohol and drug addiction the greatest single accomplishment of her life. She says she became addicted to prescription painkillers she was given after a cosmetic procedure. She is The actress and children’s book author calls recovery from alcohol and drug addiction the greatest single accomplishment of her life. She says she became addicted to prescription painkillers she was given after a cosmetic procedure. She is an outspoken advocate for drug misuse awareness and changes in opiate policy. She is best known for starring in Halloween (1978). After that, she became famous for roles in movies like Trading Places (1983), Perfect (1985), and A Fish Called Wanda (1988).
Jamie Lee Curtis
These drugs slow down the central nervous system (CNS). They have long been used for treating mental disorders and sleep issues. They are also still used for anesthesia, epilepsy, and headaches. But are highly addictive. They also cause body systems to shut down. For this reason they have high overdose rates.
Examples:
Barbiturates
They say relapse doesn’t suddenly happen out of nowhere – It’s not an event, it is often much more of a gradual _____
Process
Stimulants such as cocaine, speed and methamphetamine, when taken for long periods can induce a mental state of hallucinations and extreme paranoid delusions called:
Psychosis (Or stimulant-induced psychosis)