RULES #1
These 2 things are NJ smoking rules/regulations near buildings.
What is 25ft from the building & in the designated area?
This term describes the percentage of alcohol circulating in the bloodstream.
What is BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)?
H.A.L.T.
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired?
This type of craving "peaks" like a wave and then passes if you wait it out.
What is urge surfing?
If you do not like your room assignment, this action regarding your bed is forbidden.
What is switching?
This has no place in the community, and it will not be tolerated.
What is Violence?
This happens when a person's brain and body have adjusted to a substance and require it just to feel "normal" or function.
What is dependence?
A.C.A./A.C.O.A.
WHAT ARE ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS?
The psychological process of actively focusing on the present moment with openness, curiosity, and without judgment. It involves observing thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations as they are, rather than reacting automatically
What is mindfullness?
These items are prohibited in your room at any time, for any reason.
What are food or drinks?
This "rule" ensures that the fish pond remains clean, clear, and safe, rather than murky.
What is DO NOT FEED THE FISH?
This condition, often occurring 90–120 days into recovery, involves symptoms like foggy thinking and sleep disruption after the initial withdrawal phase.
What is PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome)?
F.I.N.E.
What is Freaked out/F'd up, Insecure, Neurotic, and Emotional
This coping skill involves walking, lifting weights, push-ups, running.
What is exercise.
This is the primary reason for prohibiting clients from entering another client's room
What is accountability? If something goes missing, you may be blamed. Maryville is not responsible for any lost or stolen items IN YOUR possession.
NO ONE SHOULD BE IN THE SHOWER OR DOING LAUNDRY & Staff will not provide razors, laundry detergent, cigarettes, etc during this time.
What is during groups, lectures, and meetings?
This is the approximate amount of time it takes for nicotine to reach the brain after being inhaled.
N.A.M.I.
What is National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
This activity can help you process emotions and see how far you've come.
What is keeping a journal or journaling?
This is trying to use another staff member because your counselor will not allow you to do something or “you do not like them.” If a staff member gives you an answer you do not like, you cannot go to another staff for a different answer.
What is Staff Shopping?
This is strictly prohibited and the alternate is filling out a client request form.
What is KNOCKING ON COUNSELORS DOORS?
This is the only thing that can actually "sober up" a person after they have consumed alcohol.
What is time? (Coffee and cold showers do not work).
D.E.N.I.A.L.
What is Don't, Even, Notice, I, Am, Lying.
This coping skill technique involves using all 5 senses to calm yourself.
What is 5,4,3,2,1? List 5- things you see
List 4-things you touch, List 3-things you hear
List 2- things you smell, List 1-thing you can taste
If substances use/medication misuse is found, the facility may perform these actions to ensure safety.
What are searches, drug testing, discharge?