Physical Aspects
Craving is what?
Physical
What is the difference between normal drinker and abnormal drinker
normal drinker able to stop/ abnormal drinker unable to stop
What is one of the professionals I can contact in a crisis?
1. New Hope Crisis
2. National Suicide Prevention
3. Crisis Text line
4 Metro United way
Why are values import in recovery?
They help you to determine what is important to you and in your relationships to be able to focus, change, and grow.
An allergy is what?
An abnormal reaction to a food or chemical substance- a reaction that is different than normal
Obsession is what?
mental
What are the only things all the alcoholic's in the word share it is used as a common denominator to diagnose alcoholism?
Physical allergy and Mental obsession
What makes a coping skill an internal coping skill?
Skills I can use without the help of another person
List at least 2 of the categories of values on the worksheet
1. Family
2. Marriage
3. Parenting
4. Friends
5. Leisure
6. Work
7. Spirituality
8. Community
9. Health
Why do we practice giving gratitude?
Gratitude allows a person to take the time to notice and reflect upon the things they're thankful for and experience more positive emotions
Craving is the result of the?
physical allergy
Alcoholism is a?
Chronic and progressive disease
What does making your recovery environment safe mean?
1. Removing lethal firearms/medication
2. Removing all drugs, alcohol, paraphernalia, and drug related triggers.
3. Cleaning your environment with others around you
4. Anything to change the environment to improve it for recovery.
What is coping skills used for?
coping skills help you stay healthy when you are faced with a stressful circumstances
A disease is?
A condition that seperates people from the normal patterns of health
what are two types of drinkers?
normal and abnormal
Is there a cure for alcoholism?
No cure but there is a spiritual solution
Why have a safety plan?
A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that can help you avoid dangerous situations and know the best way to react when you are in danger
Name at least 2 negative coping skills
An abnormal drinker ____________ he is drinking abnormally
doesn't know
mental obsessions open the door to?
phenomenon of craving?
Name at least 3 symptoms of alcoholism/drug abuse?
strong need or urge to use, problems controlling their drinking, continue to use alcohol even when it causes problems, withdrawal symptoms when they rapidly decrease or stop drinking, wanting to cut down on how much you se/drink or making unsuccessful attempts to do so, failing to fulfill major obligations at work, school or home due to repeated alcohol use
Name at least 2 things on a safety plan?
Warning signs (thoughts, images, mood, situation, behavior) that a crisis may be developing
Internal coping strategies – Things I can do to take my mind off my problems without contacting another person (relaxation techniques, physical activity)
People whom I can ask for help
One thing that is most important to me and worth living for is
Teach the class how to properly do the 6-3-7 breathing exercise
GO!
A chemical imbalance can effect _______________ and _______________ can also effect the balance of the body chemistry
emotional wellbeing, emotions