Binge drinking is more common in this gender.
Male
True or False. “Instant Fixes” for stress exist?
False
Identify and describe three of your triggers.
Good Job!
What is a relapse?
The return of a disease or the signs and symptoms of a disease after a period of improvement.
IOP stands for what?
Intensive Out-Patient Treatment
The condition of being dependent on a particular substance, thing, or activity.
Addiction
True or False. Taking time for yourself each day is essential to recovery.
True
What does H.A.L.T. stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
An action plan designed to motivate and guide a person toward a change and preventing relapse.
Relapse Prevention Plan
The minimum stay at an inpatient treatment facility? (Number of days)
30 Days
Who founded AA?
Dr. Bob and Bill Wilson
List three people you can talk to when you are struggling.
Family members, Sober Friends, A Sponsor, A Therapist, A Doctor, AA/NA Members
What is the biggest trigger for most relapses?
Stress
Describe three catastrophic events that could lead to relapse justifications.
End of a relationship, Injury, Illness, Loss of a job, Death, Anniversary, Divorce
We admitted we were powerless over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable.
Step 1
With continued substance abuse the brain will stop producing this brain chemical that enables pleasure.
Dopamine
This activity is useful for written self-reflection of your day, feelings, efforts made towards recovery, and interactions with others.
Journaling
What are the three stages of the cycle of relapse?
Trigger-Craving-Use
Describe signs of mental relapse.
Thinking about people, places, and things you used with, Glamorizing your past use, Lying, Hanging out with old using friends, Fantasizing about using, Thinking about relapsing, Planning your relapse around other people's schedules
For a HIGH CHANCE of remaining active in recovery, what is the minimum length of time a person should stay in treatment?
90 Days
Overdoses caused by _________ are more common than heroin and cocaine overdoses combined.
painkillers
This mindfulness activity has been scientifically proven to increase positive moods, and help with emotional regulation, when practiced daily.
Meditation
You are at an event and get triggered. What are three things you should do after you recognize a trigger?
Call a friend/sponsor, leave the event, go to a meeting, have a safe ride, use coping skills, verbalize the trigger
Showering, eating healthy, exercising, attending doctor's appointments are all examples of what.
Self-care/Health maintenance
More people receive treatment for ________ than any other substance.
Alcohol
Going to _______, in addition to attending treatment and participating in wrap-around services (skill-building, therapy, psychiatry, etc.), is beneficial to a recovering addict in order to receive support in their community and meet others in recovery.
meetings
Identify one coping skill/calming activity/positive act in each element of health of the SPIES acronym.
reminder: Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social
Good Job!
Anything that provokes a memory or impulse to resume using drugs or alcohol, especially for a person who is in recovery or has completed a substance abuse treatment program.
Triggers
The BIG 3 to avoid in order to prevent relapse.
People, places, and things
List the 6 stages of change.
1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
6. Relapse