Needs
What level includes food and sleep?
Physiological needs
“I want it now.”
The Id
Name an emotional warning sign.
isolation, poor sleep, irritability, etc.
Name one grounding/coping skill
Breathing, walk, call support.
A man worries about eviction. Which need?
Safety/Security
“That goes against my values.”
Just one drink won’t hurt.”
Mental relapse warning.
A party has alcohol. Name one exit plan.
Own ride, leave, sober contact.
Someone misses feelings accepted by an old crew? Which need?
Belonging
“I need money, but I can ask for overtime rather than sell.”
The ego/Reality principle
What is physical relapse?
Actual return to substance use.
Why can selling without using still threaten recovery?
Old network, stress, access, legal risk.
A person feels worthless after loosing work. Which need?
Esteem, or Safety
Contrast pleasure and reality principles.
Immediate gratification versus delayed, consequence-aware action.
What are recovery capital examples?
Support, skills, work/housing, access to care.
How can Maslow and Freud explain a “quick money” choice?
Safety need + Id/pleasure; Ego evaluates consequences.
How can unmet safety and belonging needs combine to raise risk?
Financial pressure + pressure to reconnect with high-risk peers; use support and lawful income resources.
After a bad argument, a man wants to drink, feels guilty, then calls his sponsor. Identify Id, Superego, Ego.
Urge; conscience; coping decision.
An old friend offers fast money and a man stops calling support. Name two warning signs and two next steps.
Isolation + rationalizing; decline, contact support, plan legal options.
Create a plan after a triggering text
Do not engage, move away, call support, coping, seek lawful assistance.