Tools For Recovery
What technique is used to interrupt cravings?
Triggers lead to what?
Thought
During detox or the early stages of recovery, a person may experience what type of symptoms?
Withdrawal
Drug use is relatively infrequent during this phase of drug use.
The Introductory Phase
This lover of mom's spaghetti just celebrated 14 years of sobriety and regularly attends AA
Eminem
Name one thought stopping technique.
Visualization
Snapping rubber band
Calling someone
Relaxation
Journaling etc.
Loneliness, anger, and depression are examples of what?
Internal Triggers
What part of the brain does AOD dull?
The rational part (upper brain)
The brain begins to condition an association between persons, places, or events and the drug during use which leads to the creation of this?
A trigger
This person famous for being a metal-man has been in recovery for almost 20 years
Robert Downey Jr.
What are two things you can do to get through the Wall Stage?
mooring lines, therapy, coming to group, attending 12 step meetings, scheduling, re-evaluating friend group, etc.
Name three people that can be potential triggers.
Drug dealers, friends who use, significant others, parents, etc.
What stage lasts from day 16 to 45?
The Honeymoon
Frequency of drug or alcohol use increases during this phase.
Maintenance
This pop star struggled with public relapses and an overdose but now finds themself being a mental health and recovery advocate
Demi Lovato
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
Name three places that can be potential triggers
School Bathroom
Friend's House
Parties
Etc.
What stage is described as the most difficult and why?
The Wall...let's hear your explanation
"I earned this", "Other people made me do it", "I need it for specific reasons" are all examples of what?
Relapse Justification
This ~friend~ admitted he had "a big problem with alcohol and pills" but celebrates nearly 10 years of sobriety
Matthew Perry (Chandler)
What tool is used to keep you on track with your daily routine?
Scheduling
What specific times could be a trigger?
Paydays,
Holidays/Birthdays/Special Events
Work
Stressful Situations
Sometimes people in this stage of recovery believe they can use a secondary drug (not the drug of choice) safely.
Adjustment and Resolution
People, places, and things are all examples of what?
External triggers
This Venom celeb relied on AA starting in 2003 when he decided to get sober at age 25
Tom Hardy