Terminology
Misuse of drugs can cause changes in cognition, behavior, or emotions. May be due to intoxication. When it becomes excessive, can lead to this.
A Substance Use Disorder.
Name two signs of addiction.
Physical Effects - like tolerance or withdrawal
Risky Use - engaging in risky behaviors
Loss of control over substance use
social problems
occupational problems
avoiding responsibilities - finances, medical, hygiene, etc.
Name a consquence that can come from being a passive communicator.
Open answer..
Ill feelings
Increased Stress and Anxiety
Limited Problem-Solving
Misunderstandings and Lack of Clarity
Two positive coping skills that help you deal with negative self-talk or thoughts?
Multiple answers..
Journaling
Defusion
Talking to someone you trust
etc.
name 3 professional supports for substance abuse.
AA/ NA
Peer educators
Counselors
Hotlines
Rehabs
etc.
Repeated exposure to a drug causing it to be less effective, leading the person to want/need more of it to bring about the initial effect(s).
tolerance
What is the difference between a lapse and relapse?
Name the three boundary characteristics.
Porous, rigid, healthy
Two ways to boost your self-esteem.
Self Care
challenge unkind thoughts
boundaries
assertive communication
Positive support system
etc.
Name two healthy ways you can deal with conflict.
multiple answers..
take time to reflect on what to say
use I statements
focus on the problem, not the person
know when to take a time-out
compassionate curiosity
stimulus able to activate drug-related memories leading to reward anticipation and craving responses
Trigger
Name three factors that can lead to relapse.
Relapse can be caused by many factors which include:
Name the four different communication styles.
Passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive
Name two negative things that can trigger negative self-talk.
Past experiences
Social expectations
Stress and anxiety
interpersonal conflicts
etc.
Name two meaningful take aways from our group.
open answer, it just has to have some substance to it.
A set of symptoms that are experienced when discontinuing the use of a substance to which a person becomes dependent or addicted. This can be negative emotions or physical effects.
Withdrawal
Name three coping skills someone can use to aid them in releasing negative emotions.
Open answers..
Jounraling
Exercising
Talking to someone
Deep breathing
Imagery
etc.
How do you set assertive boundaries for this scenario? Your roommate continues to leave messes in the kitchen and you are starting to see bugs.
Multiple answers...
Self-esteem is how you perceive your value and worth. How much do you like yourself? (what is my worth)
Self-concept looks at your beliefs and opinions of things about yourself such as looks, nationality, personality traits, strengths, weaknesses, etc. (Who am I)
Neurotransmitter associated with the pleasure/reward circuit in your brain?
Dopamine
A plan that helps you recognize your own personal behaviors that may point to relapse in the future.
Relapse Prevention Plan
Name the three stages of relapse.
Emotional Relapse - behaviors and feelings set you up for a potential relapse
Mental Relapse - Those experiencing a mental relapse will feel as if they are at war with themselves. You may feel like you want to use again, but there is a significant part of you that doesn’t.
Physical Relapse - you have started using substances again
Two things you can do when people are not respecting your boundaries?
Set limits or consequences
Explore the things that are in your control and what is not
Coping skills
Utilizing professional support
Name two ways to increase your resiliency.
Open answer...Examples:
Take action
Emotional awareness
Setting Goals
Healthy Coping skills
Start viewing challenges as an opportunity to improve.
Accept that you don’t have control over everything
Forming healthy social support
Name two out of the five stages of change.
pre-contemplative
contemplative
preparation
action
maintenance
relapse