Stages of Change
In this stage, a person may not believe they have a problem or need to change.
Precontemplation
This simple technique involves slowly breathing in and out to reduce stress.
Deep breathing
How many points is a free throw worth in basketball?
1
What is something that increases the urge or risk to use substances called?
Trigger
This rapper known for “Lose Yourself” has publicly discussed recovery from prescription drug addiction.
Eminem
In this stage, a person recognizes there may be a problem but has not committed to change yet.
Contemplation
Name one healthy physical activity that can be used to manage stress or cravings.
walking, exercising, basketball, jogging
How many players from one team are on the basketball court at one time?
5
Name one healthy action someone can take when experiencing a craving.
Examples include contacting support, walking, using coping skills, attending a meeting, or removing yourself from the situation
This actor known for playing one of MCU greatest heros has publicly discussed past struggles with drug addiction.
Robert Downey Jr
What stage focuses on continuing positive changes and preventing a return to previous behaviors?
Maintenance
What coping skill involves focusing your attention on what is happening in the present moment?
Mindfulness
What sport uses the terms touchdown, field goal, and safety?
Football
What is a written strategy for identifying triggers, warning signs, coping skills, and supports called?
Relapse-prevention plan
This singer of “Rocket Man” has publicly discussed addiction and decades of sobriety.
Elton John
In this stage, a person begins making plans and getting ready to change.
Preparation
Talking to a sponsor, counselor, peer, or trusted person is an example of using what type of support?
Social/sober support
In baseball, how many strikes normally result in a strikeout?
3
Name two warning signs that could indicate a person is moving closer to relapse.
Examples include isolation, romanticizing past use, stopping meetings/treatment, increased stress, returning to old people/places, or not using coping skills;
This actor from The Hangover has publicly discussed his recovery from substance and alcohol problems.
Bradley Cooper
In this stage, a person is actively changing behaviors and putting recovery skills into practice.
Action
Name three healthy coping skills someone could use instead of substances when feeling stressed or triggered.
Rj and Zee decide
What NBA player is widely known by the nickname “King James”?
LeBron James
Name three parts of a strong relapse-prevention plan.
Examples include identifying triggers, warning signs, coping skills, sober supports, and an emergency plan.
This Aerosmith lead singer has publicly discussed his history of addiction and treatment.
Steven Tyler.