Stages of Recovery
How long would it take someone to move through all 5 stages?
A little more than half a year without any relapse
Withdrawal last between day __ and __
0 and 15
Honeymoon stage last between days __ and __
15 and 45
This stage last from day ___ to ___
45 to 120
Adjustment stage is from day ___ to ___
120 to 180
True or False: After a relapse a person starts back at the first stage?
True, a relapse means continued use after a period of sobriety which means the body will experience all of the stages again. It is important to know that a lapse is one use after a period of sobriety and this may not lead to experiencing the earlier stages again.
Name an emotional or cognitive symptom of this stage
Irritability, depression, memory problems
Name 1 emotional symptom of this stage
overconfidence, difficulty concentrating, or mood swings
low energy, isolation, and cravings.
Resolution stage last from day __ to ___
180 and beyond
This stage is seen as the most difficult stage?
The Wall
Name 3 relapse factors of withdrawal
Unstructured time, cravings, and proximity of triggers.
Name 2 coping skill to use
Scheduling, participating in group, self-care, finding new, substance-free activities to try
Name a relapse factor
behavioral drift, relapse justifications, and conflict
Name some negative features in these two stages
relationship problems, boredom, and behavioral drift
Withdrawal, Honeymoon, Wall, Adjustment, & Resolution
Name 3 coping skill to use at this stage
Deleting phone numbers, removing paraphernalia, engaging in treatment...
Explain why this stage is called "the honeymoon"
People believe that they have achieved recovery and are happy with the progress they have made not realizing the challenges that may lie ahead.
Define relapse justification and provide an example
A relapse justification is an excuse we tell ourselves that justifies use. An example would be...
emotional control, establishing healthy limits, goal setting
What stage are you in and why? (Everyone on the team should answer for themselves)
Sober time = stage of recovery
Why would a person experience withdrawal?
Withdrawal happens as a result of dependence, which occurs when the body adjusts to the continued presence of a substance. When the substance is no longer in the system, the body experiences withdrawal.
Name the trigger cycle, identify when someone should stop the cycle to avoid relapse, and what strategies can they use.
Trigger>Thought>Craving>Use.
Try to stop the cycle at the thought by using thought-stopping techniques.
Define anhedonia
Being unable to experience positive emotions.
How does New Hope define addiction?
Continued use despite negative consequences.