Nutrition And Important Foods In Recovery
*Having deficiencies in key nutrients, proteins, and fats. * Possibility causing health problems
What is mal nutrition
Is a practice, a set of tools, a treatment, and a path to healing addiction and the suffering caused by addiction.
Refuge Recovery
*The user *Family *Children *Co-workers *Parents *Siblings *Friends *Community
Who are those affected by substance abuse?
*A former alcoholic *Born in Vermont * Had a friend that was a Doctor *A devoted wife *wrote a book with his Doctor friend
Who is Bill Wilson
Never get *hungry *angry *lonely *Tired
What is Halt
*Also known as Hypoglycemia *Can contribute to depression, anxiety and panic *Can even cause seizures if not regulated
What is low blood sugar
*Self management *And *Recovery *Training
What does the acronym for SMART recovery stand for
*Lowered inhibitions *Decreased control over motor skills *Inability to concentrate and focus *Addiction *Heart attack; stroke *Liver failure; cirrhosis *Kidney disease *Blackouts
What are the consequences of alcoholism?
* An American actor *In many Marvel Comic movies such as Iron Man *Listed in Forbes in 2013 as Hollywood's single highest paid actor *Also stared in Guy Ritchies Sherlock holmes
Who is Robert Downey Jr.
*Personal grooming and hygiene *Focusing on wellness and having an action plan *Assuming personal responsibility for your living space *Getting a handle on your finances *Focus on education and personal growth *Following a healthy balanced diet *Getting enough rest *Managing stress
What is practicing self care?
* A nerve cell * A building block of the nervous system * Transmits messages throughout the body
What are Neurons
FYI: Neurons are very important. They cannot supply their own glucose so steady nutrition is key to fuel the neurons so they can work properly.
*A Recovery Program *Secular *Scientific based * Uses Cognitive behavioral therapy
What is Smart Recovery
*Addiction *Respiratory failure *Vomiting *Death *Drowsiness *Reduction of pain *constipation *Very uncomfortable withdrawal
What are effects of pain killers/opiates
* A guitar legend * Addicted to heroin in 1970's and now recovered *Rock and blues genres *performed songs such as Layla, I shot the sheriff, and wonderful tonight
Who is Eric Clapton
*Practicing meditation and relaxation *Having time to yourself *Engaging in exercise *spending time on your hobbies * Managing stress
What are positive coping skills
*They are 90 % of the immune system *Have a number of physiological functions * Activates the bodies opiate receptor
What are Endorphins
FYI: Nutrients make a huge impact on your endorphin levels. depletion of endorphins can cause depression and impulsivity and can also make you vulnerable to diseases.
*Provides guidelines for relationships between 12 step groups, members and other groups *Questions of finance, public relations, donations, and purpose
What are the 12 traditions?
*Increase in violence and aggression *Drug-induced psychosis *Increase in Respiratory problems *Anxiety and paranoia *may stay awake for long periods of time
What is Methamphetamine/cocaine addiction
* Wrote a book called the Tattoo chronicles *Born in Mexico *Once married to Oliver Peck *A cosmetic entrepreneur *Has tattooed many famous people
Who is Kat Von D
* Accepting the consequence and decide to face them *Avoid situations in which you'll have to lie for yourself or others * Distinguish between what the person you are conversing with needs to know and what you want to say
What is learning to be honest and transparent
* A depletion of cortisol levels in the body * can create fatigue, trouble making decisions, trouble concentrating, and anxiety
What is Adrenal Fatigue
FYI: Cortisol is very important in regulating many things in the body such as metabolism, immune response as well as the bodies response to stress. (such as cravings)
This secular group provides a healthy network of peers focused on remaining abstinent prescription/illicit drugs and alcohol
What is LifeRing
*Poor communication *inability to trust due to lying or theft *losing patience and temper *stress and pressure at home *mis understood by loved ones
what are strained/broken family relationships?
* An American Inventor and businessman *Lived from 1847-1931 *From Ohio originally *Developed many devices in fields such as electric power generation and mass communication *won many awards such as The Technical Grammy award, Congressional gold medal and the Franklin medal
Who is Thomas Edison
Exercising, Resting,Therapy or counseling,Meditation,Mindfulness. Are all ways to effectively mange this.
What is stress