Cravings Have Entered the Chat
What are cravings?
The desire to use/attain something.
How many cats does cam have?
2
What is a withdrawal?
the body's reaction when a substance or drug is stopped
What is a coping skill?
a strategy to deal with stress or difficult emotions
Thieving despite adversity
resilience
Name one trigger that can cause certain cravings
Stress, people, or places
what is Katies cats name
DAILY DOUBLE
Natlie Alexandrea Noga
EXTRA POINTS IF YOU GOT THE MIDDLE NAME
Name one withdrawal symptom
Sweating, anxiety, nausea
Name two healthy coping skills
Journaling, deep breathing, talking to someone, EXERCISE, LISTENING TO MUSIC
sober supports
What is the primary purpose of relapse prevention?
o identify triggers and develop strategies to prevent a return to substance use.
what is cams favorite color????
pank
T/F: Withdrawal symptoms are the same for all substances
False
What is one type of therapy that teaches coping skills (especially with helping to change negative thoughts)?
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
What is one of the biggest dangers of thinking, “I can use just once"?
It can minimize relapse risk and potentially lead back to continued or uncontrolled substance use.
HOw long does an average craving last????
DAILY DOUBLE
The average of most cravings are about 9 mins
DAILY DOUBLE
what movie has Katie and cam seen 40 million and one times??
the Odessey
What is the safest way to manage withdrawal?
Under medical or clinical supervision, going to detox
T/F: avoiding your feelings is one of the many types of coping skills
FALSE!!!!!!!!
Being willing to take responsibility for your actions, decisions, and their outcomes—both positive and negative—and being answerable to others or yourself for those results
accountability
what's the difference between a trigger and a craving?
A trigger is anything that recalls thoughts, feelings, or memories of an addiction, whereas a craving is an intense, urgent desire for a particular substance or activity
What is Theresas favorite Pokémon character
Evee
Name two substances that can cause bad withdrawals
Benzos and Alcohol
a practice that involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
Mindfulness Meditation
Name two ways to build resilience
Setting goals and building positive relationships