Addiction
Continued use despite negative consequences.
The definition of addiction
The way a substance use disorder can be developed
Genetics, environment, mental health, trauma
Taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual wellbeing
Self-care
The most commonly used drug in the nation.
Marijuana
Judge Miller accuses participants of lying most about this one thing
cravings or triggers
What are some behavioral side effects of addiction?
Problems at school/work, obsessing about using, loss of memory, loss of attention span, impaired inhibitions, making bad decisions, lying, stealing, experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
Feelings of extreme sadness, shame, or guilt
Depression
Who is the most important person involved in your recovery?
YOU!
Synthetic Opiate (Opioid), 50 times stronger than heroin, 100 times stronger than morphine
Fentanyl
the most talkative person in this group
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Having to take more of a substance to get high.
Tolerance
Doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result.
Insanity
Something that creates the urge (desire) to use. (people, places, things.)
Trigger
Organs most affected by vaping.
Lungs and the brain.
What are the most common reasons to want to use drugs or alcohol?
Other people are.
To relax.
To treat our stress.
To schedule happiness.
Addiction physically affects this organ in the body
Brain
True or false: All Stress is Bad
False, we need stress to get things done.
Noticing triggers, noticing warning signs, creating a safety plan, and developing coping skills is part of Relapse __________
Prevention
The drug that causes addiction and dependence faster than any other drug. This is also a current epidemic in our country
Nicotine
Why is it so hard to stop using drugs or alcohol once you have become a regular user of it?
Consistent use of any substance changes your brain so you don't make logical choices. Natural happiness and contentment is no longer possible.
This "feel good" chemical in the brain is released when a person uses substances
Dopamine
Leaving a bad situation, taking a walk, breathing, drawings, exercising, talking to a friend, pet your animal, or do something you enjoy.
Coping skills
Not using drugs and alcohol is sobriety. What must change for RECOVERY?
Lifestyle. People, Places, Things.
The most commonly abused substance and the third most common cause of death in the United States.
What is Alcohol
Why is a sponsor the MOST important priority relationship for recovery?
Connection.
Privacy/Full Confidentiality.
Understanding.
Equal.
Free.
Can be a lifetime relationship.
They'll chase ya.