Relapse
Relapse is a Process that involves 3 things
What are they
Compulsion to Use
loss of control over using
continued use despite negative consequences
triggers are what?
people places things and emotions
what is an external trigger?
includes events, places, things, or specific times that you associate using with
to get these points what times do education groups start?
every hour on the hour 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
what is the easiest way not to experience triggers?
Avoid them
Addiction involves _____________ thinking about using and _____________ or a return to use after a period of not using
Obsessive thinking
Relapse
Triggers automatically lead to________ about substance use.
Thoughts
what are sensory triggers?
related to the senses of sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch
they are sensations that remind you of using
provide one compliment to each person on your team and it cannot be about appearance
If you complimented about any appearances you lose the points
When is it easiest to stop triggers from leading to cravings?
Before you experience them
Addiction can make people feel that if they do not use for a few days or weeks their problems are over.
True or False
True
Thoughts about substance use lead to __________.
Cravings
To maintain your sobriety you need to be able to ________ personal triggers.
Identify
how should your room look before you leave it in the morning?
neat in appearance
Floor swept
Beds made
sinks and toilet clean
laundry put away
What is the best relapse prevention technique?
Avoid high risk triggers altogether
what does a healthy recovery require?
to change people
places
things
______________ can lead to relapse.
Cravings
some triggers such as specific days of the week certain times of day or specific feelings cannot be avoided. These triggers can be __________ by engaging in a healthy activity to counter affect the trigger.
Interrupted
what is a peer support?
Sometimes to avoid high risk triggers requires making_________ _______ in your environment or lifestyle.
Dramatic changes
__________ __________ techniques will help you learn new ways of coping with cravings and develop new skills to prevent relapse.
relapse prevention
what is an internal trigger?
emotional state that you might experience before, during, or after substance use
If you want to be able to stop triggers from causing a craving you need to be able to __________ about them.
Talk
what is a care coordinator
works in many different capacities on behalf of patients, including ensuring patients' needs are met, handling administrative responsibilities, managing human resources and public relations duties, and assisting with a patient's case management.
Dramatic changes include what?
move to another place completely relocate to another town or city or state