Maintaining Recovery
When someone states, "I am recovered from addiction," what do they mean?
Not using
Changed Attitude about drugs
Get Involved: Jobs, School, Hobbies
Learn new skills and be open to new ideas
A _____________ is made up of all the people with whom we spend time socially, including friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and acquaintances.
social network
These popular groups are what is known as the 12 step approach.
AA
NA
GA
Family is usually referred to as kinfolks (blood relatives), however family can also be _________, ____________, ______________, as an example.
Friends, roommates, partners
Examples of personal rights are what?
To ask for what I want
To express my thoughts and feelings
To be free from violence
To be treated with respect
To say "NO"
To ask questions
__________ or cessation of drug use is the foundation of recovery, and for many people it's the easiest.
Abstinence
It is better to keep old friends from previous social networks to maintain your recovery. True or False.
False, experts found in many cases new friends and acquaintances who are drug free as well as developing strategies for dealing with old friends who still use can maintain recovery.
Support groups have a lot to offer, and thousands of recovering people have benefited from joining a group. Membership in a support group can do what for you?
Help you deal with urges to use or drink
Provide support and understanding if setbacks occur
Give you a place to share and hear success stories
Help fill your spare time
Introduce you to new people and new ideas
Families can be a sources of happiness, ____________, and _______________.
support and stability
What we say, how we say it, and how well we listen are all examples of effective ____________ which influences every aspect of our lives including recovery.
communication
Ultimately, ____________ is responsible for their own recovery.
you
Encourage
Being a member of a support group provides you with a way to ___________ urges (go to a meeting instead!) as well as a place to make new __________.
Handle & Friends
Recovery involves _______________.
Change
Improving ______________ and gaining confidence in our ability to communicate effectively has been shown to enhance recovery and reduce the risk of ________.
social skills & setbacks
Most people in recovery have a sort of, "___________________" that can alert them when the risk for "_____________" or using is high.
Early Warning System & Slipping
triggers or influence
It is important to meet regularly with friends or acquaintances who are also in recovery to discuss _____________, _____________, and what ______________.
solutions, successes, works
One key to solving problems, in a family, is to figure out what __________.
works
_____________ is considered to be the most effective communication style because it promotes equality and fairness in relationships.
Assertiveness
The best advice for avoiding "slips" is to become ___________ of your own personal "warning" system, and then pay attention to what _______________ in dealing with carvings and urges to use.
aware & works for you
Each person is the ultimate judge of ____________ or doesn't work in their ________________.
what works & relationships
Someone you can call when you need support, advice, or encouragement.
_______________ is considered a tool designed to help focus on the strengths and sources of support for recovery.
Mapping
_____________ communication techniques can help improve your relationships and contribute to your __________.
Effective & recovery