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issues andproblems in
recovery for
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Problems faced in recovery???
What are they ?
Are there problems faced by those in recovery?
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Recovery
Recovery is not only about giving up thesubstance
4 levels of recovery1. Physical
2. Psychological
3. Behavioural
4. Social
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Physical problems
Acute withdrawals
Cravings
Coexisting physical illness/pain may feel worse duringrecovery.
Problems with sex.
Problems with sleep.
Refusal to take medication.
Or taking medication that will lead to a relapse.
Neglecting personal hygiene.
Problems with fertility.
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Psychological problemsPost acute withdrawals
Dry drunk syndrome
Depression.
Co- existing psychological disorders.
Self stigma.
Low self esteem.
Lack of coping strategies.
Suicidal ideation.
Dealing with broken relationships.
Denial.
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Social problems
Stigma/labeling.
Non acceptance from the family.
The new label may hinder the social growth of the
individual.
Finding a new social group.
Lack of opportunities.
Being perceived as loose, cheap, and weak.
Social isolation.
Returning to the same environment.
No support for their children.
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Financial problems
Lack of money.
Denial of insurance.
Paying debts.
Looking for a new job/or finding oneselfwithout a job.
Being denied credit.
Financial aid maybe taken away.
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ro ems w erapy
Adhering to a schedule.
Not being able to find meaning in therapy.
Not finding a suitable support group.
No time for adhering to therapy schedules.Dealing with traumatic memories.
Bad experiences with previous therapy may makethe individual vary of a new therapeutic programs.
Coping with domestic responsibilities might leavelittle room for therapy.
Not being able to find support from the family.
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Dry drunk syndrome
The phrase "dry drunk" has two significant wordsfor the alcoholic. "Dry" refers to the abstinencefrom drinking, whereas "drunk" signifies a deeplypathological condition resulting from the use of
alcohol in the past. Taken together these wordssuggest intoxication without alcohol. Sinceintoxication comes from the Greek word forpoison, "dry drunk" implies a state of mind and amode of behavior that are poisonous to the
alcoholic's well being.
Stinking thinking
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Characteristics of dry drunk syndrome grandiosity,judgmentalism, intolerance ,impulsivity, andindecisiveness taken separately or together can lead to
the following
Mood swings, .
Unable to demonstrate emotions freely, naturally andwithout constraint.
Introspection
Detachment.
Self-absorption
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The inability to appreciate or enjoy themselves - nothingsatisfies.
) Evidence of disorganization, is easily distracted, complains ofboredom, and nothing seems to fit.
A nostalgia sets in, a kind of wistful yearning for something ofthe past, such as freedom from care associated (falsely) withdrinking, bars, drinking associates, and friends; the music,
blue lights, and tinkle of the ice cubes in a glass in theneighborhood saloon.
There can be a kind of romanticism, which includes unrealisticvaluations of lifestyles and character traits which can be andusually are objectively dangerous to one's sobriety.
Escapism. Fantasizing, daydreaming, and wishful thinking
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Other characteristics
Elevated stress levels
Denial reactivation.
Bahaviour changes.
Social breakdown.
Loss of structure
Loss of judgment.
Loss of control.
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