Boundaries
What is a boundary?
Limitations that someone sets about what they will and won't tolerate from themselves and/or others.
What is effective communication?
Being able to communicate in a way that the other person understands but is conveyed in a respectful and honest manner.
Where does a relapse usually start?
In the mind with thoughts that eventually lead to actions.
What 2 substances are known to have the most risk for death during withdrawal?
Alcohol and benzos
What starts with T, ends with T, and has T in it?
A teapot
What are the 3 different types of boundaries, and what do they mean?
Rigid: Closed off, unwilling to get close to others, very protective of personal information.
Porous: Codependent, hard time saying "no", fears rejection
Healthy: Values self, doesn't compromise values for others, can communicate wants/needs appropriately
What are the 4 communication styles?
Passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive
What are 3 ways to help prevent a relapse?
Open discussion: tell on self, contact support people, practice self care, remove self from situation, occupy mind with something else, etc...
T/F: The use of methamphetamine can lead to residual effects that never go away resulting in MH disorders?
True: Methamphetamine use can lead to ongoing psychosis even when completely detoxed from the substance.
What kid of ship has two mates but no captain?
A relationSHIP
T/F: You should set boundaries with yourself as well as others.
True: Boundaries with self are important to ensure we are holding ourselves accountable and not putting us at risk.
Name 3 things involved with effective communication...
Appropriate body language, tone of voice, respect, reception to other person and what they are saying, empathy, staying focused, etc.
Name 5 things that could be a trigger for you and why?
specific People, places, things
What 2 substances are known to suppress the respiratory system?
Opiates and benzos
What has branches, but no fruit, no trunk, and no leaves?
A bank.
What are the different categories for boundaries?
Physical, emotional, sexual, time, intellectual, and material
What communication style is usually the most difficult to do on a consistent basis?
Assertive
If you have this it will almost always lead to a relapse.
Resentments
What is the average age that someone is when they start experimenting with drugs?
13
Forward I am heavy, backward I am not, what am I?
A ton
What kind of boundaries are deciding if and when you talk about religion or politics with co-workers?
Intellectual
What is your communication style? Is it healthy, why or why not?
Open discussion
What percent of people actually receive treatment for addiction?
10%
What % of people prescribed opiates actually abuse them?
20% to 30%
I am easy to lift, but hard to throw, what am I?
A feather