Substances Treatment.docx

Substances Treatment Guide

Introduction:

• This guide is for individuals starting substance treatment.

Key Points:

1. Expressing Resentments:
2. • Discuss resentments in the first two weeks to make room for new information.
3. Cognitive Flexibility:
4. • Example: Transform negative thoughts into constructive actions.
   • Quote from Dr. Luana Marques on building cognitive flexibility for resilience.
5. New Information and Brain Adaptation:
6. • The brain needs time to adapt to new information, which can cause discomfort.
7. Changing Thoughts and Behaviors:
8. • Changing thoughts and behaviors can be challenging but is necessary for growth.
9. Brain Training and Routine:
10. • Establish new routines to prevent relapses.
    • Importance of daily organization and planning tasks.
11. Therapeutic Support:
12. • Trust in the therapeutic team and peers is crucial.
    • Understanding the role of the ventral striatum in addiction.
13. Recovery Process:
14. • Changes in the brain during recovery, including neuroplasticity and emotional stabilization.
    • Importance of dietary supplements like Magnesium Threonate and B Complex.
15. Task Planning and Daily Organization:
16. • Plan tasks to avoid impulsive reactions.
    • Create achievable, measurable, and repeatable daily routines.
17. Psychiatric Evaluation:
18. • Conduct psychiatric tests to identify any underlying conditions affecting emotions.

Conclusion:

• Join supportive groups and help others to create a positive feedback loop for the brain.

Author:

• Ivone Vale, University Student in Social Sciences at Universidade Aberta, Content Writer, Independent Researcher, Certified Counselor by the Texas Ministry of Health, Certified in Moral Reconation Therapy by the Texas Ministry of Justice.