Recovery
Name 3 coping skills
Walking, meditation, sports, cooking, listen to music, etc.
True or False? Consistent physical activity can harm one's overall quality of life, decreasing longevity.
False
Name one quality or trait a person should have to make relationships better in recovery?
Honesty, equality, respect
Is addiction an acute or chronic disease?
Chronic- may develop slowly, lasts a long time, worsens over time
Name a 12-step program that can support you in recovery from addiction.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Gambler's Anonymous
Name a type of leisure activity that may boost a person's self-esteem.
self-care activity, recreation, exercise, art, etc.
What are 3 negative effects people suffer from when addicted?
Legal, financial, relationship problems, mood swings, paranoia, health decline
What is tolerance?
Need more to get the same effect.
If you are feeling nervous, what chemical should you avoid and where is it found?
Caffeine- chocolate, caffeine, tea, soda
An event, person, or place that could remind you of your substance use
What is a trigger
Name a leisure activity that may help an individual cope with feelings of depression.
What is journaling, walking, meditating, exercising, talking
How does negative thinking lead to addiction and addiction lead to negative thinking?
Think sobriety can't be achieved and maintained so why try? Feel hung over or depressed due to crashing and think hopeless, helpless thoughts.
What happens to our ability to feel pleasure normally after using drugs or alcohol? What happens after recovery?
At first, nothing compares to substance-induced pleasure; eventually, get a natural high from enjoyable activities.
What is an enabler?
Person who 'covers' for addict or gives him/her money
This is a virtual addiction Social Network with the purpose helping people with Drug Addiction, Alcoholism, Prescription Drug Addiction, Pain Killer Addiction and more.
What is intherooms.com?
Name a feeling or emotion you gain from participating in leisure.
What is happiness, accomplishment, self-worth, belonging, adventure
How does guilt lead to addiction and addiction lead to guilt?
Use substance to forget about undesirable behavior, then feel ashamed of drinking and/or using, or of behavior while under the influence.
Are men or women more likely to develop a substance use disorder?
What is both are equally likely.
The sober one may relapse, the addicted one will seek help, or couple will break up.
A desire or dream that you aim to achieve. Creating them can help get you where you want to be.
Goals
Name 3 healthy activities you could participate in to cope with anger
Art, journaling, walking, exercise, etc.
How does low self-esteem lead to addiction and addiction lead to low self esteem?
Use substance to feel good about ourselves; false confidence; do not develop social skills or talents and feel worse when substance wears off
This is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States.
What is Tobacco? (Source: CDC)
Name 4 places that society promotes alcohol or drugs that could cause triggers and what should you practice if you see something that could be triggering?
Billboards, movies, magazines, commercials; practice coping skills