Recovery
Name 3 coping skills
Walking, meditation, sports, cooking, listen to music, etc.
Why is leisure an important part of recovery?
Free-time management, coping skills
Name one quality or trait a person should have to make relationships better in recovery?
Honesty, equality, respect
Is addiction an acute or chronic disease?
Chronic- may develop slowly, lasts a long time, worsens over time
Name a 12-step program that can support you in recovery from addiction.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Gambler's Anonymous
Name a type of leisure activity that may boost a person's self-esteem.
self-care activity, recreation, exercise, art, etc.
What are 3 negative effects people suffer from when addicted?
Legal, financial, relationship problems, mood swings, paranoia, health decline
What is tolerance?
Need more to get the same effect.
If you are feeling nervous, what chemical should you avoid and where is it found?
Caffeine- chocolate, caffeine, tea, soda
An event, person, or place that could remind you of your substance use
What is a trigger
Name a leisure activity that may help an individual cope with feelings of depression.
What is journaling, walking, meditating, exercising, talking
How does negative thinking lead to addiction and addiction lead to negative thinking?
Think sobriety can't be achieved and maintained so why try? Feel hung over or depressed due to crashing and think hopeless, helpless thoughts.
What happens to our ability to feel pleasure normally after using drugs or alcohol? What happens after recovery?
At first, nothing compares to substance-induced pleasure; eventually, get a natural high from enjoyable activities.
What is an enabler?
Person who 'covers' for addict or gives him/her money
What is self-care and why is it important? Give 3 examples of self-care activities
- Cannot pour from an empty cup. Self care includes physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and professional domains
Name three healthy hobbies/interests that you previously enjoyed, still enjoy, or would like to try
Individual
Name two positive thinking strategies that support improved mood?
Gratitude; Laughter
Are men or women more likely to develop a substance use disorder?
What is both are equally likely.
The sober one may relapse, the addicted one will seek help, or couple will break up.
A desire or dream that you aim to achieve. Creating them can help get you where you want to be.
Goals
Name 3 healthy activities you could participate in to cope with anger
Art, journaling, walking, exercise, etc.
Identifying your strengths and practicing positive self-talk is called _____? What are the benefits to this?
Affirmations
Benefits include: Changing negative thought patterns, increasing self-esteem, decrease stress, improve mood, etc.
Name two strategies for managing cravings?
What is distraction, fresh air, "ride the wave", call a friend, work on a project, leave the environment, etc.
Name 4 places that society promotes alcohol or drugs that could cause triggers and what should you practice if you see something that could be triggering?
Billboards, movies, magazines, commercials; practice coping skills