Drugs and Alcohol Facts
An individual who has only a few drinks each week cannot be an alcoholic.
False. People who depend on alcohol, or whose ability to function in daily life is impaired by alcoholic, suffer a disease.
The best thing to do when experiencing triggers early in recovery is to avoid them.
True.
On average, a person will drive under the influence up to 80 times before their first DUI.
True
You must use ALL coping skills taught in groups in order to maintain adequate mental health and sobriety
False
1 in 4 Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year.
True.
This is a leading cause of opioid access
Overprescription by doctor
Name the three most common triggers
People, places and things
This is the practice of regularly taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
self care
What are 3 mindful coping skills you can do anywhere?
Deep breathing, urge surfing, grounding techniques, 5-4-3-2-1
Name 2 cognitive distortions
Black and white thinking (polarized thinking), overgeneralization, catastrophizing, personalization, mind reading, mental filtering, discounting the positive, "should" statements, emotional reasoning, labeling
Due to risk of seizures or death, if withdrawaling from these 2 substances it is best to seek inpatient treatment/detox
Alcohol and Benzodiazapines
Give an example of a cognitive trigger
Any thoughts (anxiety, stress, trauma symptoms)
This skills-based form of treatment used in substance use and mental health recovery focuses on identifying and changing thinking patterns to help change feelings and negative behaviors (Hint: also known as CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Substance use, overeating, excessive sleep and excessive avoidance are examples of what?
Unhealthy coping skills
Our _____ beliefs (central beliefs that people hold about themselves) contribute to negative self-talk.
Core
After smoking marijuana, how long is a person's driving ability affected?
5-7 hours
3 out of 4 ______ reference using drugs, alcohol, or tobacco (hint: pop culture)
Rap songs
It is important to set ______ on your exposure to certain people places and things, especially early in recovery.
Boundaries
Give me an example of a way to sooth yourself by using one of the 5 senses.
Lighting a candle, taking a bath, soft blanket, pet animal, hug someone, listen to music, look at the stars, drink tea, chew gum, smell flowers
What are the four principles of Nonviolent Communication (we talked about this in group!)
Observations, Feelings, Needs, Requests
______ _______ is the leading cause in substance abuse deaths
Some people in recovery need help with past difficult life events, distressing experiences, and memories often referred to as a history of ______
Trauma
What is a way someone can sabotage their treatment?
Not going to groups, dishonesty, minimizing relapses, not taking meds, intellectualizing, "doing it your way", avoid meetings, becoming complacent (etc.)
What is urge surfing?
A technique for managing your unwanted behaviors. Rather than giving in to an urge, you will ride it out, like a surfer riding a wave. After a short time, the urge will pass on its own.
What does the DBT "TIPP" skill stand for?
Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, and Progressive Muscle Relaxation