Stages of Change
Change never ends with action. Has achieved goals and is working to maintain change.
What is Maintenance Stage? (5)
Addiction is a choice.
False. Addiction is an incurable disease.
The 5 P's
Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance
The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's health. Involves sleep, nutrition, work-life balance, meditation, regular exercise, and social interaction.
What is prioritizing self-care?
The acronym "KCB" stand for
"Keep Coming Back"
Not yet considering change or is unwilling or unable to change.
What is Pre-contemplation Stage? (1)
Recovery is a process.
True
Triggers can be ____ or _____.
Internal or External
A trigger is anything that brings back thoughts, feelings, or memories of addiction.
"Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all."
"____ is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results."
Insanity (Narcotics Anonymous)
Modify their behavior and surroundings. Implement change strategies and learn to eliminate potential relapses.
What is Action Stage? (4)
Instant fixes for stress exist.
False. Using substances is a temporary relief. There are no instant solutions, but we can learn tools to cope with stress levels.
Processing the consequences that will happen if you decide to pick up.
What is "Play the Tape Through" method?
Provide guidance, support, and accountability to people in recovery.
What is a sponsor?
"Recovery isn't for people who need it..
it's for people who want it."
Planning to take action and are making final adjustments before they begin to change their behaviors.
What is Preparation Stage? (3)
Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease.
True. There is no known cure, however recovery is possible.
The acronym HALT stands for
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired.
When we let go of our will to control and are open minded to the guidance of others.
What is surrender?
To go ahead with something slowly or carefully.
"Easy Does It"
Peer may acknowledge the problem and begin to consider solving it, but struggle to understand the problem, causes, or possible solutions.
What is Contemplation Stage? (2)
The reward circuit in the brain's dopamine pathway begins in the ventral tegmental area above the heart.
False. The VTA is located above the brain stem.
Engaging in healthy behaviors like exercise, balanced nutrition, and CBT can support the healing process by naturally boosting ____ levels and helping the brain rebuild its ___ system.
Dopamine
Reward
"Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
What is the Serenity Prayer?
"_____ is the answer to all of my problems today."
Acceptance. (Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 417)