Mythbusters
Children of addicts are more likely to become addicts themselves.
Fact, some studies have shown that 50% of addiction likelihood is related to genetics.
DOC is an acronym for this.
Drug of Choice
According to the APA, this term is defined as any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.
Trauma
A 12-step group.
AA, NA, GA, CA, etc.
This is a common trigger and a way to overcome it.
Name a trigger and a coping skill.
A lapse and a relapse are different.
This is a DUI where the driver's BAC was at or above a 0.15.
An Aggravated DUI
This is the difference between shame and guilt.
Shame is who you are.
Guilt is what you've done.
This person might be a part of a positive support structure.
Each team member must name a possible positive support person.
If someone says, “One drink won’t hurt,” this cognitive distortion might be occurring.
Minimization or Rationalization
Addicts use every day.
Myth
An older term for a person who has been sober for an extended period of time but still displays dysfunctional behavior (e.g., impulsivity, emotional instability, irritability, etc.).
A Dry Drunk
At their root, these are the 2 reasons that people use substances.
This is a positive/healthy way to address loneliness in recovery (other than a recovery group).
Taking a class, joining a club, sports, etc.
These are 2 protective strategies that may help when faced with attending an event where people using substances is likely.
Drive yourself, help out, have a drink in hand, schedule a call, etc.
90% of people relapse when attempting recovery.
Myth, some studies indicate that the number is between 40% and 50% while others indicate that the number could be up to 66%.
Feeling really good during early recovery. This feeling usually passes on relatively quickly.
This percentage of people with a substance use disorder also have a co-occurring mental illness. Must be within 5%.
50%
This recovery group uses cognitive-behavioral principles rather than a 12-step model and is often led by a facilitator. Other than IOP/OP.
SMART Recovery
You feel an urge to use and you're home alone. What do you do?
Call someone, delaying action, urge surfing, etc.
Marijuana is not addictive.
Myth
The following are symptoms of this:
Alcohol: Anxiety, depression, sleep problems, cravings, irritability, fatigue
Opioids: Mood swings, insomnia, low motivation, difficulty concentrating
Benzodiazepines: Cognitive fog, muscle pain, tremors
Stimulants: Depression, fatigue, poor impulse control
Cannabis: Vivid dreams, irritability, headaches, disrupted sleep
PAWS - Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
What percentage of people in prison have been diagnosed with a mental illness? Be within 5%.
44%
This recovery group is based on the principles and concepts of Buddhism. Meditation is a component of most meetings.
Recovery Dharma
A friend reaches out because they need a place to stay. They are currently under the influence. What do you do?
Allow them to stay, say no, discuss.