Relapse Prevention
What are the 3 stages of relapse?
Emotional, Mental, Physical
50 points bonus: Describe your pattern of relapse. What are your emotional and mental signs?
What does HALT stand for and what is it used for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Check-in with yourself to ensure no impulsive decision-making, and to improve communication, relationships, etc.
One ____ at a ______.
One day at a time
AA encourages its participants to only think about staying sober for the next 24 hours. If they can do that every day, it'll get easier as they go along.
Who wants to steal Christmas?
Who is The Grinch
Can you relate this to recovery?
According to a 2017 nationwide study, about __% of Americans are in recovery from a substance use disorder
(5%, 9%, 12%)
9%
Name all 8 reindeer belonging to Santa Claus.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph
Fun Fact: Originally, before Rudolph came along, the last 2 reindeer names were Blunder and Blixem, meaning thunder and lightning.
Symptoms include irritability, difficulty concentrating, or sleep challenges which can last a few months or years after stopping the use of a substance.
Hint: Cats and Dogs have them. :)
PAWS
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
We are only as ______ as our _____.
We are only as sick as our secrets
Founded in 1935 in Ohio, this community-led group now exists in over 180 countries
What is AA
This increases as you continue to use/drink, requiring you to need more of your substance to feel the same high.
Many overdose deaths are due to individuals taking the same amount they used to use without knowing that their _______ level has decreased.
Tolerance
People, places or things that cause people to have thoughts associated with substance abuse. Can be internal and external.
Triggers
Name your top 3 triggers during the Holidays
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Understanding the connection between ones thoughts and behaviors. Provide coping skills to challenge addictive thinking, irrational beliefs, cognitive distortions, etc.
Bonus question worth 50 points: Name 6 cognitive distortions
State the Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
This nationwide non-profit offers science-based self-help groups teaching Self-Management and Recovery Training.
What is SMART Recovery
Fun Fact: SMART stands for Self-Management And Recovery Training
A strong desire. The inundating thought or emotion that feels like you're being pulled
Craving
What cravings, if any, are you experiencing during the holidays?
They help us manage our emotions and thoughts related to difficult times to improve emotional health and help us grows as people. Behaviors, attitudes, and approaches
What are coping skills
50 points bonus: Name 20 different coping skills?
What does SMART stand for when creating SMART goals
Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely
50 point bonus: Create a SMART goal for the weekend related to your recovery.
What is made in the snow and also sometimes put on top of the tree
What is an angel
A support group for family members who have a loved one struggling with addiction
What is Al-Anon
Fun Fact: Al-Anon was created by Lois W., the wife of AA co-founder Bill W., and Anne B.
___________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction.
Dopamine
_______ is a prescription medication used for the treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose
Narcan
50 point Bonus: Name 3 types of Medication Assisted Treatment options for those struggling with intense cravings.
Albert Ellis created the ABC model. What does it stand for?
Activating Event, Beliefs, Consequence
For 50 bonus points: Give an example of using this model
Progress, ____ ____________
Progress, not perfection
How can you show yourself self-compassion during the holidays?
Name 6 types of Recovery Support Group Meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, SMART Recovery, Refuge Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, Women for Sobriety, LifeRing, She Recovers, CA, HA, GA, SA, EDA, Al-Anon,
What support groups will you be attending during the holiday season?
List 5 negative consequences of addiction
Jail, institutions, and death, Loss of family connection, Isolation, Decrease in physical and mental health, traumatic experiences, decrease in financial stability, homelessness, etc