Marijuana
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Cody has not used marijuana in a few months and is continuing and trying his best abstain from marijuana.
The Maintenance Stage
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Jason is 25 year old from Nevada and is an avid user of opioids. Jason is yet to see the negative effects from using opioids in his daily life, for he doesn’t see why he should make a change.
The Pre-contemplation Stage
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The individual begins thinking about changing their alcohol consumption and quitting the behavior. (This stage could take years)
The Contemplation Stage
Characterized by an uncontrollable craving for the drug, loss of control, use despite negative consequences, and physical and psychological dependance.
Addiction
Common examples are medication, behavioral therapy, and rehab.
Treatment Options
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Laura has quit using marijuana in her daily life. She has found a new passion in life and has zero desire to use marijuana again.
The Termination Stage
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After Jason almost had an overdose from using opioids, he considers looking into rehab programs to receive help.
The Contemplation Stage
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The individual is not at a point where they believe they have an issue; however as negative consequences begin to occur they will develop a desire to change their alcohol abuse.
The Pre-contemplation Stage
The most commonly abused drug in the United States.
Marijuana
The first stage of treatment
Detoxification
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Alessio a 17 y/old teenager from Sacramento, Ca believes that “Marijuana does not affect his driving abilities”.
The Precontemplation Stage
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Mark has already thought about quitting his abuse of opioids, and is now taking the steps to cut back on his use of opioids and cut ties with the people around him who use as well.
The Preparation Stage
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The individual is continuing their progress and staying abstinent from consuming alcohol.
The Maintenance Stage
A group of people with the common desire of stopping drug or alcohol use. Ex. NA, AA, CA
12 Step Fellowships
The minimum length of time a person should stay in treatment to increase the likelihood of maintaining sobriety
90 Days
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Roger has joined the local running club in his hometown to keep his mind and body busy. He believes the more he can distract himself from the drug the less likely he will crave it.
The Preparation Stage
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Mark has successfully not used opioids for over 6 months. He is maintaining his sobriety, continues to go to NA meetings, and has had no contact with others who use opioids.
The Maintenance Stage
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The individual may partake in a rehabilitation program, or support group and seek help outside of their own efforts. (The change in behavior begins)
The Action Stage
Is a common reason individuals partake in substance use and abuse; is defined as "poor opinion of themselves; feelings of inadequacy".
Low Self-Esteem
The 3 "P's" for recovery
Passion, Power, and Purpose
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With the help of a strong support network around him, and his desire to compete in his first upcoming marathon. Carlos has been abstinent from marijuana for over half a year.
The Action Stage
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Mark has been clean from opioid abuse for 5 years. He has not relapsed, and has attended every weekly NA meeting. Tonight is his last meeting, as he feels he no longer needs the group, and can handle it on his own.
The Termination Stage
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The individual has prepared to cut-back or cut-out alcohol and remove triggers from life in an effort to move toward preparation.
The Preparation Stage
Is a common reason individuals partake in substance use and abuse; defined as "motivated by a strong need to belong".
Peer Pressure
Common examples are improved sleep, better health, boosted energy, and increased finances.
Benefits of Recovery