Substance Abuse
Symptoms that can last up to a year or more after stopping the use of substances are called ____.
What are PAWS?
__________ is a return to behavior which has been previously stopped.
What is relapse?
You should refer to your _________ often to recognize and avoid triggers.
What is relapse prevention plan?
Diaphragmatic breathing is also known as ___
What is deep breathing?
Not yet acknowledging that there is a problem behavior that needs to be changed
What is precontemplation?
What two substances are the most dangerous to withdraw from?
What is alcohol and benzodiazepines?
Having a _________ in place can reduce the risk of relapse
What is a relapse prevention plan?
People, places, and things
What are external triggers?
Mindfulness is an example of what kind of skill?
What is DBT?
You are getting ready to do the work.
What is preparation?
Cold sweats, restless legs, tremors, anxiety, and irritability are examples of ___.
What are withdrawal symptoms?
When you relapse and cut off all contact with loved ones, this can be known as ___.
What is isolation?
Triggers can lead to ____.
What are cravings?
When you tense all your muscles and relax, it's called ____.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
When you maintain your sobriety up to one year, you are in the ___ stage of change.
What is action?
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse.
What is dopamine?
Lying is an example of ____.
What is a warning sign for relapse?
When you feel like using, you should ask yourself whether you are H.A.L.T. What does this stand for?
What is hungry, angry, lonely, tired?
The practice of recording thoughts and experiences in a written format, offers numerous benefits for mental and emotional well-being.
What is journaling?
Acknowledging that there is a problem but not yet ready, sure of wanting, or lacks confidence to make a change
What is contemplation?
What percentage of people who die by suicide have a mental disorder, substance abuse problem or both?
What is 90%?
Colloquial term for an accidental relapse that happens when a person unintentionally uses drugs or alcohol.
What is a "freelapse?"
Strongest type of relapse trigger because they stimulate drug-seeking behavior during abstinence.
What is a stress trigger?
"Close your eyes and picture a beach with soft sand and calm waves..." is an example of ____.
What is visual imagery?
When you have been sober for one year, you are in the ___ stage of change.
Maintenance