TRIGGERS
The term substance is used to describe what?
All mood altering drugs including alcohol and other sedative hypnotics as well as opioids, stimulants, and psychedelics
What are Internal Triggers?
feelings people have before or during using
DAILY DOUBLE-not 100 points but 200 points
yes you want them
nah I will pass
Make up a story about how you met your favorite celebrity. Every one on your team must contribute to your story
STEP 1
explain how triggers lead to relapse with step 1
TRIGGER-because of the strong connection between the trigger and drug the trigger goes to work automatically
What is the 1st step in dealing with triggers?
Identifying them
______________ and___________ about cravings for substances can make some people crave them more
thinking and talking
What are External Triggers?
people places things associated with using
how bad do you want the points
Eh this is easy peasy
nope not today
Sing this poem to us as if you have the most amazing voice. Be loud and proud
I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me,
And what can be the use of him is more than I can see.
He is very, very like me from the heels up to the head;
And I see him jump before me, when I jump into my bed.
What step is this in triggers leading to relapse?
Craving-if a person continues to think about substances it becomes more likely they will have a craving
Step 3 Cravings
What step is this?
Some triggers can't be avoided, instead you will need to INTERRUPT them
Step 3
Why would a treatment program choose to discuss relapse and substance craving?
Learning how to stop these thoughts from turning into cravings can help prevent a person from returning to substance use.
These are related to the 5 senses
sensory triggers
how bad do you want the points
I got this
I'm apprehensive
Do a dramatic reading of this grocery list
Eggs trash bags
milk steak
butter potatoes
zuccini roma tomatoes
A trigger leads to ________which leads to a craving
Step 2 Thought
What step is it?
After you know what your triggers are you can start to avoid them
Step 2
Without education about ___________, most people would relapse
addiction
What are coping skills?
The methods a person uses to deal with stressful situations.
How bad do you want the points?
heck to the yeah
naw to the heck naw
Make up elaborate handshakes with everyone on your team
What does a craving lead to if not handled properly?
Step 4 USE
What is step 4?
one way to deal with triggers is to talk about them
whether they realize it or not, anyone who uses a substance connect certain______, _____________, and _____ with their alcohol and/or drug use
people, places, and things
What are triggers?
feelings, experiences, people,places,and things that you associate with your use
How bad do you want the points
they are mine all mine
nope cant do it
Your the farmer: and everyone on your team represents an animal on your farm. What animal is each person-team members must imitate the animal they represent as you round them up
Name the 4 steps how trigger leads to relapse
trigger
thought
craving
use
How can you interrupt a trigger?
By doing something healthy like an activity that keeps you occupied
Coping skills
talking
thought distraction