Wellness
This therapeutic technique encourages individuals to focus on the present moment, often through breathing exercise.
What is Mindfulness?
This practice combines physical postures, breath control & meditation to enhance overall well-being & stress management.
What is Yoga?
Nutrients are best absorbed from ______; therefore, ______ is preferred over supplements.
food
T/F Eating well-balanced, consistent meals throughout the day can promote mood stability and reduce cravings.
True
T/F When I leave treatment, it is best for my recovery to consume well-balanced and consistent meals and snacks.
True
This term refers to intentional actions taken by individuals to promote their own physical, mental & emotional well-being.
What is Self-Care?
This relaxation technique involves slow, deep breathing to calm the body's physiological response to stress.
What is Diaphragmatic Breathing?
T/F Supplements in the United States are not regulated by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
True!!!
Healthy ______ intake promotes brain function and may reduce risk of Alzheimer's and dementia.
fat
Someone should not go more than ______ waking hours without eating.
Five
This technique involves writing down thoughts & feelings to gain insight & promote emotional well-being.
What is Journaling?
This term refers to the state of deep relaxation & rest achieved in yoga practice.
What is Savasana (Final Relaxation or Corpse Pose)?
Name a recovery-friendly source of probiotics.
Kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, yogurt, pickles
Name the macronutrient the body prefers to use as a major fuel source.
Carbohydrates
This is the minimum number of food groups that is recommended for a meal.
Three
This alternative therapy involves the use of fine needles inserted into specific points on the body to alleviate pain & promote healing.
What is Acupuncture?
This aspect of yoga helps individuals in recovery develop self-awareness & recognize triggers.
What is Self-Reflection?
What macronutrient do you need for the absorption of vitamin D?
Fat
This macronutrient provides structural foundation for neurotransmitter synthesis in the brain, helps stabilize our blood glucose and mood.
Protein
Name the food groups. There are five.
Carbohydrates (grains & starches), Protein (red meat, fish, poultry, eggs, beans, nuts, seeds, soy), Dairy (milk - dairy or non-dairy, yogurt, cheese), Fruits, and Vegetables
This refers to a situation, feeling, or social setting that may tempt someone to use substances.
What are Triggers?
This relaxation technique involves tensing & then relaxing different muscle groups to reduce physical tension.
What is PMR (Progressive Muscular Relaxation)?
Name the three macronutrients, and the two micronutrients. Explain the difference to double your points. Be specific.
Carbohydrates, protein and fat
Vitamins and minerals
All are essential to human life along with water. The macronutrients provide us with calories, and the micronutrients do not.
______, an essential amino acid, is needed for the production of ______, a type of neurotransmitter.
Tryptophan; serotonin. Serotonin is needed for healthy sleep, mood stabilization and linked to feelings of well-being. Tryptophan is found in most protein foods – meat (turkey!), milk, eggs, & soybeans. It is also found in oatmeal.
Charmaine is invited to dinner shortly after she leaves treatment by coworkers who are unaware she was in treatment for her substance use disorder (alcohol). She decides to go along because she’s been to dinner with them before and knows some prefer not to drink. Tiramisu is the dessert Special, and this is her favorite dessert, so she decides to order it. Did Charmaine choose the best decision for her recovery? To double your points, please explain the reason.
No! Tiramisu contains alcohol, and alcohol is not fully evaporated during the baking or cooking process. Please be mindful of this when eating in restaurants or in the home of others who may not know you are in recovery. Even trace amounts of alcohol may trigger the reward pathway and lead to substance relapse.