Relapse
Feelings, people, or situations that cause the brain to want to use substances. If you're not aware of them, they can cause you to relapse.
What are triggers?
The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.
What is self-care?
Someone who helps guide a newcomer through the processes of NA or AA.
What is a sponsor?
Genetics, environment, early age, stress/trauma, and mental health history
What are risk factors for addiction?
You may have gone backward a little bit but did not completely relapse.
What is a Slip/Lapse/Setback?
This state of mind can be fatal for recovery! It's characterized by being too comfortable or not feeling motivated to continue doing the work.
What is complacency?
A state of mind where you are thankful and taking notice of the good things in your life, rather than focusing on the bad.
What is gratitude?
A powerful desire to use substances.
What is a craving?
Deep snoring/gurgling/wheezing, blue or grayish skin-usually lips and fingertips begin to darken first, cold/sweaty/clammy skin, heavy nod, will not respond to stimulation, breathing is very slow/irregular or has stopped, faint pulse, Small 'pinpoint' pupils, vomiting
What are symptoms of an opioid overdose?
People, places, and things that causes our brains to crave substances. If you are unaware of them, they could lead to relapse. They can be internal or external factors.
What are triggers?
Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.
What is denial?
Coping skill to manage cravings that compares cravings to ocean waves.
What is Surf the Urge?
One of the most common & effective coping skills a person in early recovery can develop is this string of behaviors characterized by "a sequence of actions regularly followed"...
What is a routine?
Physical effects of using this substance include increased/irregular heart rate, loss of appetite, dilated pupils, jaw clenching/teeth grinding, headaches, seizures, stroke, heart attack, weakened immune system, poor dental health, and muscle stiffness.
What is methamphetamine?
The need to increase the dosage or amount used over time to obtain the same effect.
What is tolerance?
Identifying and writing down triggers, coping skills, people, and activities that can help prevent a relapse.
What is a Relapse Prevention Plan?
When engaging in negative self talk, what are some coping skills to utilize?
What are Affirmations, Checking the Facts
A common phrase repeated in AA/NA as an important part of recovery. It is not just a common encouragement, it holds great meaning representing the gratitude an individual feels about their sobriety, and the importance of it presently.
What is "One day at a time"?
This substance has a biphasic effect, meaning in smaller doses it has a stimulant-like effect on the body but in higher doses it acts as a depressant.
What is alcohol?
A dysfunctional relationship in which one person relies on another to an unhealthy extent.
What is codependency?
The 3 stages of Relapse.
What are Emotional Relapse, Mental Relapse, and Physical Relapse?
A coping skill used to examine potential consequences of engaging in substance use or any problematic behaviors.
What is Play the Tape Through to the End?
An activity that allows the brain and body to slow down and engage in processes of recovery, promoting better physical and mental performance the next day and over the long-term.
What is sleep?
This substance is possibly unsafe when used for a long time or in doses over 400 mg daily. It can cause insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, nausea, increased heart rate, and other side effects. Larger doses might cause headaches, anxiety, and chest pain
What is caffeine?
When you have both a Mental Health illness and addiction of any kind.
What is a co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis?