Signs and Symptoms
What is HALT?
Hungry, angry, lonely, tired
What are two coping skills?
Talk to someone, Distract, Go to a meeting, exercise...
What are three people/places that you can go to get support in your recovery?
Meetings, Sponsor, Healthy Family, Healthy Friends, Group members, Church...
Used to combat heroin/opiate overdose...
Naloxone/Narcan
What is PAWS and give 2 examples?
Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms
Disrupted sleep, Change in mood, Foggy mind, Irritability...
What are two ways that we can improve our self esteem?
Learning a new skill, Self Care, Positive Affirmations, Engage with Healthy People
What are two possible signs that a relapse may be approaching?
Interacting with old using friends, Engaging in cross addiction, Going to old using places, Irritation, Poor emotional control, Isolation, Stop going to meetings/talking to sponsor
The title describes a person in a 12-step program who guides a newcomer through the recovery steps
Sponsor
In what Stage of Recovery do we see the most PAWS symptoms occurring?
The Wall (90-120days)
This practice involves focusing on the present moment without judgment to reduce stress.
Mindfulness
Can be Internal, Sensory, and/or External. Is the biggest reason for relapse
Can be Internal, Sensory, and/or External. Is the biggest reason for relapse
A way to benefit from group is to
Participate!
This process occurs in family members when their loved one/addict starts to get sober.
Parallel Process
Name one benefit of having and using healthy coping skills?
Raised Self Esteem, Better Mental Health, Decrease in Cravings/Urges, Better able to deal with Cravings, Better Emotional Management, Healthier relationships...
This word represents the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties and adapt to life's challenges.
Resilience
This organ is the primary site for detoxifying alcohol and drugs from the bloodstream.
The liver
A powerful desire for something that usually passes.
Craving
Define what a healthy coping skill/strategy is.
They help us manage our emotions related to difficult times to improve emotional health and help us grow as people. Behaviors, attitudes, and approaches are...
Abstinence from drugs and alcohol with a commitment to a lifestyle of physical, mental, and emotional well-being and clear-headedness...
Sobriety
Process by which the body rids itself of a drug...
Detoxification or withdrawal