Relapse Prevention
What is 1 thing you did today to help prevent relapse?
Member response.
What are the two substances that make Suboxone?
Buprenorphine & Naloxone
What are coping skills?
The methods a person uses to deal with stressful or triggering situations.
What is an acronym that is helpful when creating goals?
SMART goals
Feelings, individuals, or situations that cause your brain to crave substances.
Triggers
List 3 side effects of Suboxone
headaches, nausea, insomnia, constipation, sweating, decreased libido, decreased blood pressure, issues with urination
Give an example of an unhealthy coping skill versus a healthy coping skill
Member response
What is missing from this goal?
"I want to save $1000 to help buy a new car."
A deadline/ target date.
A powerful desire to use substances, often perceived as "impulsive" and "uncontrollable"
Craving
If you want to taper your Suboxone, how much should you decrease?
2mg (1/4 of a tablet)
When you are feeling stressed, what coping skill can you use?
Member response
What is missing from this goal?
"I want to save money this week to help buy a new car."
A specific amount of money you want to save.
What should you do after a relapse or slip up?
Contact support people, come to group, get back on medication, cut off negative influences
What happens when Suboxone is given to someone who recently used full agonist opioids.
Precipitated Withdrawal
How long does it take to change your habits from unhealthy coping skills to healthy coping skills?
It can vary widely depending on the behavior, the person, and the circumstances. In one study, it took anywhere from 18 days to 254 days for people to form a new habit.
What is missing from this goal?
"I want to save money."
A specific reason you are saving money, how much money you want to save, and when you want to save it by.
What does the acronym HALT stand for?
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
How long should you be on Suboxone for?
As long as you want, if it is positively affecting your recovery.
What is the most common coping skill?
Breathing exercises
What categories should you think about when making your goal for the week?
Recovery /substance use
Physical health / Mental health
Social / community functioning