Relapse Prevention
This or these may be a threat to my relapse prevention a. Living with a family member who uses. b. Hanging out with old friends. c. Not having a support system. d. Thinking it is o.k. to use just once. e. All of the above.
What is e. All of the above?
A strong desire to consume a particular substance.
What is a craving?
Meditation, mindfulness, exercise, therapy, calling a sober friend, and thinking of consequences are all examples of this useful tool in recovery.
What are coping skills?
TRUE or FALSE:
You can experience a trigger with out a craving.
What is TRUE?
To politely yet firmly stand up for yourself when facing a trigger or difficult situation is called this.
What is assertiveness?
This is one of the best tools for time management when first starting recovery.
What is scheduling?
Thought or emotion that can create a craving to use drugs or alcohol.
What is an internal trigger?
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Gambler's Anonymous are all examples of programs with this type of format that can support you in recovery.
What are 12 step fellowships?
This is how long a craving typically lasts.
What is 90 seconds?
For many, cravings last much longer than 90 seconds. However, it's crucial to remember they do not last forever; they will go away. Experiencing a craving does not have to end in use.
This recovery network was established in the 1940s and started in California. It asserts that its therapeutic value for aiding people in recovery is that the program is based on people helping people.
What is Narcotics Anonymous?
This percentage of opiate users have at least one reoccurrence/ relapse.
What is 90%?
People, places, or things.
What are external triggers?
SMART goals stand for this.
What is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Oriented?
What is a craving?
a powerful desire or urge for something
This country singer has gone public about his involvement in AA and long term recovery.
Who is Keith Urban?
This is not a phrase that is useful in Relapse Prevention: a. Demand Self-Perfection. b. First Things First. c. One day at a time. d. This to Shall Pass.
What is a. Demand Self-Perfection?
This is suggested as the most beneficial thing to do when listing people and places that are triggers for you.
What is be specific and use their names?
This is the tool that focuses on an individual's goals and progress in treatment.
What is a treatment plan?
How long (in minutes) does a craving "wave" usually last?
15-30 minutes.
If it lasts longer, it means you are in a triggering environment or situation.
This famous diva uttered the now famous phrase, "Crack is Wack".
Who is Whitney Houston?
If I relapse after the third time I should just give up. a. True b. False
What is b. False?
What are sensory triggers?
sights, smells, sounds, and sensations that lead to a craving (ex. music, baking, party lights)
This pathway to recovery utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy and nonconfrontational motivational methods.
What is Smart Recovery?
What are the 3 CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) techniques for managing cravings?
Redirection
Distraction
Visualization
Which artist has albums named "Relapse" and "Recovery"?
Who is Eminem?