Relapse Prevention
PAWS: Refers to a set of impairments or symptoms that can persist for weeks or months after the abstaining from a substance of abuse.
Post-acute withdrawal symptoms
name 3 of these symptoms
This type of trigger is internal and can include memories, experiences or events.
Emotional Trigger
The person went to rehab for the first time in 2001 and has called addiction “a lifelong and difficult struggle.” Following a stay at a treatment center in 2018, he said on social media, “If you have a problem, getting help is a sign of courage, not weakness or failure.”
Ben Affleck
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique
Mindfulness
Those suffering from addiction often have one or more medical issues that occur as well. True or false?
True..
dehydration, abscess, liver issues, UTI, Constipation or Diarrhea, sore throat, breathing issues, etc
What is H.A.L.T?
Hungry, angry, lonely, tired.
Double jeopardy if you can name a coping skill for each one
Sometimes the simplest way to deal with a trigger?
Avoid it, redirection.
This metallic man has been in recovery since 2003. He was introduced to drugs by his famous father and spent time in jail. He saw his career and life take off following his sobriety.
Robert Downey Junior
Taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness.
Self-Care
You will always notice drug's effect on physical health immediately.
False. You may notice the cognitive effects immediately but it takes its toll on your body over time.
Using another hobby, substance, or activity to replace or substitute feelings/results that you used to get from using.
Cross addiction
Doing or thinking about something different when you feel yourself being triggered to use substances.
Distraction
This famous British singer, songwriter, and pianist recently had a movie made of his life. He was knighted by the Queen of England and is one of the best selling musical artists of all time. He went through recovery, built AA/NA meetings into his tour schedule, and has also sponsored other celebrities such as Eminem.
Elton John
Getting support from a neutral person who can help with mental health and addiction concerns.
Counseling/Therapy
Drug addiction can:
A) Cause mental health issues
B) Develop because of pre-existing mental health issues
C) Does not effect mental health issues
D) A and B
D
List the 5 stages of changes.
Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance.
Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.
Denial
She made headlines in 1989 by going to rehab at just 13 and announcing she was an addict. From a famous, and famously troubled, acting family, she was 6 when the movie E.T. launched her career. She says she started drinking when she was 9, and quickly moved on to marijuana and cocaine. She spent her teenage years trying to overcome her notoriety and has since enjoyed success as an actress and producer.
Drew Barrymore
List 5 coping skills used to manage cravings/negative emotions.
List of coping skills.
anti-craving medication, therapy, call a friend, exercise, journaling, support meeting, etc
Name 3 diseases or illnesses that can result from drug use.
Hep C., Mental Disorders, Heart Disease, Stroke, Liver Cirrhosis, hepatitis, Lung Disease.
This state of mind is harmful to recovery. its characterized by being too comfortable or unmotivated to "do the work"
Complacency.
A powerful desire to use substances often perceived as "impulsive" and "uncontrollable."
Craving
Double Jeopardy
On January 22, 2008, an Australian actor died of an accidental drug overdose at age 28. But that's just the start of the story. Not only was he reportedly abusing drugs, but he was also struggling with insomnia — sometimes sleeping just two hours per night. And his relationship with his beloved partner, Michelle Williams, had ended. Tragically, this downward spiral would soon lead to his demise.
Heath Ledger
What is a problem based coping strategy that is conscious and active oriented.
A pro-active approach.
What is the name of the Neurotransmitter that is effected by mostly by the use of the following substances Marijuana, heroin & other opioids, stimulan/ts, ecstasy, PCP?
Dopamine