Relapse Prevention
The stages of relapse
What are emotional, mental, and physical
A strong addictive urge that can pull you towards using
Craving
Define coping skills
Skills you use to handle difficult emotions, stressful situations, etc. that increase the risk of using
One day...
At a time
The essential Inner drive, focus and desire, that brings about positive change and attainment of goals
Motivation
This phrase indicates learning from past relapses, or "hiccups"
What is failing forward
Some people may try to deal with substance use issue by attempting use less, or change to a less harmful substance. If that isn’t working you may need to consider this more basic old option
Sobriety/Abstinence
We experience these in our mind, heart and gut and it is important to learn how to manage our reaction to them
Feelings/ Emotions
God, grant me the serenity...
to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
The ability to look inside yourself honestly and truthfully: Self-Awareness
Insight
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem, particularly an addiction, is often referred to as this
Denial
With more severe addiction, particularly opioid, if the withdrawal or cravings are overwhelming it may be wise to consider seeing a doctor for this
MAT, Medication or Medication Assisted Treatment
It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion which stems from holding on to anger and grudges
Resentment
Play the tape
Forward
Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a difficult challenge, because it is so difficult to do it alone
Support
I’m back in control. I’ll be able to stop when I want to" and "This drug (or alcohol) was not my problem—another one was. So I can use this and not relapse" are examples of ________________.
Relapse Justification
They say relapse doesn’t suddenly happen out of nowhere – It’s not an event, it is often much more of a gradual
Process
How is anxiety different than stress?
Stress has a known cause anxiety does not
H.A.L.T
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
This describes overall the way we present and express ourselves. If we have a negative one practicing gratitude can help to change it to positive
Attitude
Every bad choice we make can mean we have to face these later. Addiction can cause people to foolishly ignore these repeatedly
Consequences
This is a tool you develop to help in case of relapse
Relapse Prevention Plan
These are symptoms of what: Low mood, No longer doing things you use to like, difficulty concentrating
Depression
K.I.S.S
Keep It Simple Stupid
This categorizes and includes all that is most important in your life and, what you care about the most, and what has the most worth to you
Values