Education
Daily Double: (Counts as double the points)-
What has been one of the most important things that you have learned since starting treatment.
Hint: This can be something about yourself, your triggers, a coping skill that has been helpful, etc.
Any answers are appropriate here.
someone that guides a newcomer through the process of twelve step group
what is a sponsor
This substance is often carried by first responders to aid in temporarily reversing opioid overdoses.
What is Narcan?
Feelings, individuals, or situations that cause your brain to crave substances; if you are unaware of them they could be a factor for relapse.
What are triggers (people, places, and things)
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
What is mindfulness?
Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in.
What is a relapse prevention plan
This offshoot of AA is designed for family members/loved ones of alcoholics.
What is ALANON?
You rely on substances daily; the need to use more and more as the addiction goes on.
What is a Dependence?
Harmful in recovery and can be things we tell ourselves, like talking ourselves into using again.
What are relapse justification thoughts??
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 days?
According to the Stages of Recovery Model by Terrance Gorski: Day 0-15 is considered acute withdrawal, days 46-120 is considered "The Wall" and the start to PAWS. What is the period from days 16-45 considered?
What is the "Honeymoon" stage.
Which step asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your past?
What is step four
This and substance abuse sometimes occur together.
What is mental health?
Believing in our ability so greatly that it can cause us setbacks or problems in relation to recovery and mental health. (Fooling you into believing you got this)
What is overconfidence?
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?
What is H.A.L.T.
The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.
What is self-care?
10 BONUS PTS FOR SHARING ONE THING YOU DO FOR SELF-CARE?
God grant me the serenity to accept the thigs I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.
What is the serenity prayer?
This is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, a natural disaster, loss of a loved one, etc. Reaction such as shock and denial are typical.
What is trauma?
Recognizing and addressing warning signs before a relapse happens.
What is prevention?
This type of public health policy/clinical modality is intended to reduce the negative impact of a person's substance and generally takes steps to increase the health, safety, or well-being of a person suffering from addiction.
What is harm reduction?
Filtering, all or nothing thinking, overgeneralization, and jumping to conclusions are all examples of
What are cognitive distortions
No one in NA or AA will choose this for you but they suggest this be "Loving, Kind and Greater than yourself."
What is a higher power?
This includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
What is Mental Health?
Getting support from a neutral person/group who can help with mental health and addiction concerns.
What is therapy or counseling?
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
What is (are) a sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies, self-care, etc.