MET Session I

MET Session IIIntroducing Functional Analysis Knowledge Is Power

Sometimes adolescents can understand addiction better if it is presented as a habit

Habits can be very strong and difficult to control

We can learn what has been keeping a habit going

Thoughts and emotions can be a big part of addiction

Looking at thoughts, feelings and circumstances can help understand addiction and give power.

Presenting Addiction as a Habit

The brain makes associations or connectionsStrong reactions PeoplePlacesSmellsSoundsEmotionsDiscussing Triggers

TRIGGERTHOUGHTS & FEELINGSBEHAVIORPOSITIVE RESULTSNEGATIVE RESULTS(What sets me up to be more likely to use drugs or alcohol?)(What was I thinking? What was I feeling? What did I tell myself?)(What did I do then?)(What good things happened?)(What bad things happened?)Knowledge Is PowerPersonal Awareness: What Happens Before & After I Use Drugs or Alcohol?