Stages of Change
Name all 6 Stages of Change
Pre-Contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse
Fault ways of thinking
Cognitive Distortions
What three categories do high-risk situations usually fall under?
People, Places, Things
the most commonly used and abused drug, after alcohol, is __________.
Marijuana
Marijuana is the most social drug
False. Alcohol
"My friend was just diagnosed with COPD, I think I would like to stop using tobacco just not sure if I will be able to" This person is in what stage of change.
Contemplation
It's all my mom's fault. If she had been more loving when I was a child...
Blaming
What are two warning signs of relapse?
What is [answers that cover] mental changes, attitude changes, and behavioral changes.
___% of Americans with a substance abuse problem starting smoking, drinking or using other drugs before age 18.
90%
Most urges usually last less than 15-30 mins
TRUE
In this stage, you may ask yourself: What, if anything, do I need to do to embrace this change in my life and be prepared for the obstacles I’m most likely to encounter?
Preparation
Thinking to yourself in a negative manner.
Negative Self Talk
The highest risk period for relapse is ___________ months after discharge.
6-17 months
What percent of Opiate users relapse at least one time?
90 %
60 days is the minimum amount of time an individual should stay in treatment to increase chances of staying sober
FALSE. 90 days
This stage is an ongoing process, so the focus here needs to be on progress, not perfection. “You don’t have to do everything flawlessly “You just have to keep cultivating the willingness and positive momentum that brought you this far
Action
Things are either good or bad, high or low, etc.
Black or White thinking
What does H.O.W mean and how does it relate to recovery?
Honest Open and Willing. Be honest and open about your life including your past usage. Be willing to acknowledge and change the attitudes and behaviors that need to be changed and may be causing issues in your life.
The inability to think clearly, memory problems, emotional overreaction or numbness, sleep problems, physical coordination problems and stress sensitivity are symptoms of __________.
Withdrawal
Heroin causes the most overdose deaths
FALSE. Prescription pains meds like Vicodin and Oxycontin have been involved in more overdose deaths than heroin and cocaine combined
This stage is an ongoing process, so the focus here needs to be on progress, not perfection. “You don’t have to do everything flawlessly “You just have to keep cultivating the willingness and positive momentum that brought you this far
Pre-Contemplation
The model of the CBT process involving 5 steps. (Hint: the first step is... Trigger)
What is "Trigger, Thoughts, Feelings, Behavior, Consequences.
SMART goals are goals that are...
What is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Oriented?
What kind of drugs are considered depressants?
About 20% of Americans who have depression or an anxiety disorder also have a substance use disorder.
TRUE