Module 1
This is the “why” or the driving force behind your recovery journey
Motivation!
Ms. Bowyer reminds us of this so we can finish class:
What is: "Don't do anything that could cause you to go to the hole."
These can cause distress and distract us from our goals.
What are: BARRIERS
Cognitive Restructuring is just a fancy way of saying:
What is CHANGING OUR THOUGHTS.
You can only get addicted to illegal drugs.
FALSE
These were developed by the group to create a safe and healthy treatment environment.
GROUP EXPECTATIONS
This is something that many of you already do, it's kind of like affirmations but another way of saying it.
What is: Positive self talk.
Setting a ___________ can help keep you motivated.
What is GOAL.
We are learning that there is a link between our thoughts, feelings, behaviors and
What is CONSEQUENCES
Combining cocaine and alcohol causes the body to create a new, toxic chemical called Cocaethylene.
TRUE- It's a psychoactive formed when cocaine and ethanol are consumed simultaneously. It is often more toxic than cocaine alone.
We need this in order to deal with a crisis situation which could result in substance use.
EMERGENCY PLAN
Ms. Bowyer believes that if you practice this throughout every day, it will keep you less anxious.
What is: Boxed breathing.
Family • Friendship • Hard work • Punctuality
What are VALUES
These may or may not influence a person's risk for substance use or criminal behavior.
What are LIFE HISTORY FACTORS
Alcohol is a stimulant.
False. Alcohol is a Central Nervous System depressant.
In recovery from substance abuse and/or criminal thinking, these are normal, common, time limited and are a sign of change:
What are: Cravings.
This is something we can try to remember when we don't have control over things that upset us:
What is: Radical acceptance.
A tool that people find useful when they face a difficult choice.
What is COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS
This is what happens just before a person carries out an action or engages in a behavior.
What is a SITUATION
The human brain continues to develop until the mid-twenties, making it more vulnerable to addiction.
TRUE
The module identified 4 strategies for cravings and urges:
What are Progressive Muscle Relaxation, deep breathing, imagery, and positive self talk.
Gateway Foundations mission for every SUTI participant:
Cognitive Dissonance means:
When your thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes are not always consistent with your values.
Having a high stress job, living in a drug trafficking neighborhood or having chronic pain can be examples of? (They may or may not contribute to criminal behaviors and/or substance use)
Annoyed-Anon is the support group program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking.
FALSE. It's actually Al-Anon.