Prepping for the holidays
Each person should have what kind of plan for the holiday
Relapse Prevention Plan
Name a mindfulness skill
Deep breathing
Grounding
Counting
Which statesman and president was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
AA
Alcoholics Anonymous
What is another name for Fourth of July
Independence Day
Name 2 reasons the holidays increase relapse risk
Change in schedule/routine, more stress, being around family, holidays are hard with loss, etc.
Tools and Techniques for Preventing Relapse
Putting together a sober support system
How many stripes are on the American Flag?
13 stripes
NA
Narcotics Anonymous
How many stars are on the American flag
50 stars
Name 3 important things to include in your relapse prevention plan.
Phone list, self-care, triggers list, escape plan, consequences of use, mantra, etc.
What is an external trigger?
What is any person, place, or thing that can create a craving to use drugs?
What bird did Benjamin Franklin want to be the national bird (instead of the Bald Eagle)?
A Turkey!
HALT
Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired
What are the light displays in the air used for entertainment to mark the Fourth of July
Fireworks
How many minutes does a typical craving last
Between 2 and 15 minutes.
Name one thing you are proud of.
On the original American flag, what shape were the thirteen stars arranged in?
A Circle
PIES
Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual
How many hot dogs do Americans consume on Fourth of July?
A) 2 million
B) 150 million
C) 1 billion
D) 375 million
B) 150 Million hot dogs
The three phases of relapse are important to remember in the holiday season, what are they?
Emotional, Mental and Physical
This coping skill requires you to write your thoughts down on paper.
What is journaling.
Who wrote the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner?”
Francis Scott Key
How much money do we spend on fireworks each year?
Over $1 Billion