Relapse Justifications I
I'm depressed. What difference does it make that I use?
What is Depressed, Anger, Lonely, & Fear Justification?
I'm doing so well. Things are going great. I owe myself a reward.
What is Celebrating?
Name three negative emotions that could lead someone to relapse
What is....(answers may include: anger, guilt, shame, loneliness, depression, sadness, anxiety, or synonyms of these)
The costs of the problem behavior (such as drug use) are not yet recognized. The individual is in denial and is not seriously considering changing their behavior. They may have made previous attempts to change, but have since given up
What is precontemplation?
These are mutual support groups that can be helpful in maintaining recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotic Anonymous
I need drugs to meet people more easily.
What is For a Specific Purpose justification?
I want to see whether I can be around my old friends.
What is Testing Yourself?
True or False: Feeling excited and happy can be a emotional trigger.
True. Some people associate happiness with when they used. For others, feeling happy can also lead to being content or complacent in recovery and letting down your guard.
The individual is experiencing ambivalence about change. They can see reasons to change their behavior, but they are still hesitant. The problem behavior continues.
What is contemplation?
This is when you remind yourself of the consequences of using to help you not to relapse
What is Playing the Tape All the Way Through?
I lost my job. Why not use?
What is Catastrophic Event justification?
I've learned my lesson. I'll only use a small amount and only once in a while.
What is Substance Dependence is Cured?
True or False: Some emotions are useless.
Significant steps are taken to end the problem behavior. The individual might be avoiding triggers, reaching out for help, or taking other steps to avoid temptation.
What is action?
The Cognitive Behavioral exercise in which you are asked to identify an event, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and an alternative thought about the event?
What is thought log or thought record?
I was in a bar and someone offered me a beer.
What is Someone Else's Fault justification?
This substance was not my problem- stimulants were. So I can use this and not relapse.
What is Substance Dependence is Cured?
True or False: If I feel my emotions, they may consume me and I may never break free.
False.
The changes made during the action stage are maintained. The individual may continue to face challenges, but at this point they have successfully changed their behavior for a significant period of time.
What is maintenance?
The skill that helps you stay present in the moment by not become overwhelmed by your emotions and not to avoid your emotions.
What is mindfulness?
Give an example of each relapse justification:
Someone Else's Fault
Depressed, Lonely, Angry, & Fear
Catastrophic Event
For a Specific Purpose
Great job!
Give an example for each:
Substance Dependence is Cured
Celebrating
Testing Yourself
Right on!
True or False: You cannot control or choose your feelings, but you can control what you do about them.
True. We can't choose how we feel, but our emotions can motivate us to do something about them.
The individual has decided to change their behavior, and they begin to think about how to do so. During this stage they will begin to make minor changes to support their goal, but they might not have completely ended the unwanted behavior.
What is preparation?
What are five coping skills you can use to stop a craving and/or thoughts to use?
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