People, Places, or Things that cause people to have thoughts associated with substance abuse. What are these things called?
Triggers
Finish the sentence: ___ meetings in ___ days.
90, 90
This is defined as doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different outcome.
Insanity (from albert einstein)
What completes this sentence? "Fake it till you __ __."
"Fake it till you Make It."
Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in.
Relapse Prevention
How long can withdrawal last?
What is the serenity prayer?
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
What is the process that allows you to sit still, clear your mind, and focus on breathing.
Meditation/Mindfulness
This person will help you navigate the program and is someone you can rely on is a time of need.
Sponsor
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
90 days
What is associated with feelings of extreme sadness, low motivation, shame, guilt and or despair? What type of mental health issue?
Depression
What life style allows you to abstain from all drugs/alcohol use.
A sober lifestyle/sobriety
What are feelings of worry, racing thoughts, and restlessness? ____ are signs of this.
Anxiety
African American female, with a talk show named after herself, admitted she was addicted to crack cocaine in 1995.
Who is Oprah Winfrey
What is addiction?
Addiction is when a person:
Uses despite negative consequences
Chronic use (over a period of time)
A psychological and physical dependence
Where can you talk about your feelings and have a one on one with a professional? What are these professionals called?
Therapists/Counselors
This increases as you continue to drink/use, requiring you to need more of your substance to feel the same high.
Tolerance
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Practice healthy ____ to overcome cravings and triggers.
Coping Skills
When you are maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness, you are practicing _______.
mindfulness
Drugs cause this chemical in your brain to release more then normal amounts.
Dopamine
What is the process by which the body rids itself of drugs?
Detoxification (detox)
Self-Management and Recovery Training is also known as what?
SMART Recovery
What is step 1 of AA?
"We admitted we are powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable"
What are some different support meetings that you can attend?
AA, NA, SMART Recovery etc.