Slick Recovery Worksheet The Voice of Addiction …

1 It s helpful to watch the video Who is Slick on before completing this & Denial: Below list the various things Slick has told you to encourage denial and keep using despite numer-ous harmful : Your not as bad as a bunch of your friends so you don t have a problem! 1)2)3)4) Slick & Relapse: If you have in the past tried to cut down or quit everything, Slick has probably tried convincing youto return to chemical use. List below things Slick has said designed to get you to return to using once you have de-cided to : If you just do it once, nobody will know 1)2)3)4)Resisting Slick : Slick will certainlytry to get you to return to using; when he does so, what thoughts or behaviorscan you do to resist him?Example:I will keepa picture of my kids in my pocket and if I m tempted to relapse I will look at it to remind me howreturning to using will hurtmy )2)3)4) Slick Recovery WorksheetThe Voice of Addiction WorksheetHow has my drug or alcohol use hurt key areas in my life?

2 Slick worksheets and videos can be viewed at: Recovery WorksheetConsequences of UsingHow has my drug or alcohol use hurt key areas in my life?For best results fillthis form out with people who know you well and will be ofImportanceHow has my drug or alcohol usenegatively impacted this area in my life?What has Slick said to help meignore or minimizethis problem?Relationships-Conflicts with family-Avoiding family-Neglecting family-Resentments-Lost friends-OtherWork-Lost jobs-No motivation to work-Conflicts with boss-Conflict with workers-Missed time-OtherFinances-Debt-Unpaid bills-Stealing,-OtherHealth-Car accidents-Medical problems-OtherEmotional-Depression,-Anxi ety/fear-Anger/resentment-Sadness,-Other Legal-DUI-Divorce-Assault-Possession-Dis tribution-OtherSpiritual-Violating values-Avoiding religion/God-Guilt/Shame-Anger at God-OtherSlick worksheets and videos can be viewed at: Recovery WorksheetConsequences of Using Drugs & AlcoholObserved by my Family and FriendsFrom_____ To _____Relationship Consequences:How has my using negatively im-pacted my relationships?

3 Examplesmight be, conflicts, avoiding, neglect-ing, resents, lost relationships etc, Consequences:How has my using impacted my em-ployment? Examples might be lostjobs, missed work, conflicts with em-ployers or co-workers, lost advance-ment opportunities, unable to drive towork due to license suspension, Consequences:How has my using impacted my fi-nances? Examples might be debt, fi-nancial dependence on others, unpaidbills, stealing, etc. Consequences:How has my using impacted my fi-nances health? Examples might beillness, accidents Health Conse-quences:How has my emotions or mentalhealth? Examples might be depres-sion, anxiety, anger, resentment, poorimpulse control, sadness, etcLegal Consequences:How has my using impacted my legalissues? Examples might be DUI, di-vorce, assault, possession, dealing, Consequences:How has my using impacted my spiri-tual life.

4 Examples might be violatingvalues, shame/guilt, anger at God,avoiding religion, ConsequencesList any other problems you have ob-served due to my using drugs or alco-holDear _____ I am trying to honestly examine if my drug or alcohol use has hurt me or others and considering if Iwould be better off giving up drugs and alcohol permanently. Would you please complete this formas honestly as possibleandreturn it to me. Feel free to use additional paper if you think that would be worksheets and videos can be viewed at: Recovery WorksheetWhy I Like Getting HighLearning new ways to copewithoutdrugs and alcoholReasons I like usingAlcoholPotSpeedMethCocaineOpiatesPa inMedsSeda-tivesLikexanaxAllOtherDrugsTo fit in with friends this is what my friends do so Iwant to fit in Reduce Boredom:It makes my life less Have Fun:It makes fun stuff more Social Comfort.

5 I like it because it helps me relaxand speak up in social situationsTo Relax & Reduce Stress after a long day it helps merelaxTo Sleep-I have difficulty sleeping without Reduce Physical Pain I need to cope with painTo Reduce Emotional Pain to cope with fear, hurt,anger, depression etcPhysical Addiction I use to avoid withdrawal symp-tomsEnergy it gives me the energy to get things Loss It helps me lose weightFocus It helps my attention stay focusedSexual Pleasure it helps me perform or enjoy sexCourage Assertiveness I say things I might not al-ways have the courage to sayExcuse Bad Behavior It lets me do things I typicallywould feel too guilty to doTo reduce worry & anxiety:It helps me not worry aboutproblemsTo function normally:I need it to work, and do each drug you use check in the appropriate boxes what reasons you use it, (alcohol is a drug)List you own reasons: Slick worksheets and videos can be viewed at: Recovery WorksheetWhy I Like Getting High-page 2 Learning new ways to copewithoutdrugs and alcoholVideo s, Counseling, Interventions, Worksheets bySaul Selby MA LADC webisite: /phone: 651-253-6818 / e-mail.

6 Section is designed to help you to consider how to develophealthy waysto address the positive things your drug or alcohol use the items below thatyou checked on page oneList alternate ways you can begin to address this area withoutdrug and alcohol Fit In With FriendsReduce BoredomTo Have FunFor Social ComfortTo Relax & Reduce StressTo SleepTo Reduce Physical PainTo Reduce Emotional PainPhysical AddictionEnergy Weight Loss Focus Sexual Pleasure Courage AssertivenessExcuse Bad BehaviorTo Reduce Worry & AnxietyTo Function NormallyList Your Own ReasonsWhat is Slick saying to you as you complete this Worksheet ?This Worksheet is designed to help you consider what, if any, relationship changesyou need to make to support your #1list all the people you used drugs or alcohol with, n column#2 indicate the type of relationship you had with the person,in column # 3indicate what if any changes you thing youneed to make in this relationship, andin column # 4indicate if you need to send them a letter describing your inten-tion to avoid using people and using Recovery WorksheetRelationships & RecoveryDo I need to change my relationships withusingfriends of family?

7 1-Names of People YouUsed Drugs or AlcoholWithList the names of the people youused drugs or alcohol with2-Type ofRelationshipFriend, Associate, Dealer,Family Member, Signifi-cant Other3-Setting Boundaries changes I need to )Avoid Entirely2)See only in sober setting3)Make no changes at all4) Other indicate what you mean4 Communication ofBoundaryHow will you inform this person thatyour relationship with them needs to endor change. Options are none, phone, let-ter, face to worksheets and videos can be viewed at: Recovery WorksheetStages of Change By DrugMoving Through The Stages Toward RecoveryDirections: List dates you were in each stage for each drug used (see sample column on right)Then answer questions on the bottom on the back of the form or and uses separate paper if of ChangeAlcoholPotSpeedMethCocaineOpiatesP ainMedsSedativesLikexanaxAllOtherDrugsPr e-Contemplation I don t havea problem and I don t need to stopusing this drugContemplation I m confused, apart of me wants to stop using and apart of me wants to keep Ihave become convinced that I needto stop using this My determination to quitis being demonstrated by a numberof behaviors like going to recoverymeetings, changing friends, I have successfullybeen abstinent from this drug for aperiod of time and I m fine-tuningways to insure : answer questions on the back and separate paper.

8 How did Slick keep us stuck in early stages what did he say? What happened that caused you to move from one stage to the next. Were there consequences or justnew insights? What is Slicktelling you now to keep you from moving to action for all the drugs you use? What would have to happen to help you move towardthe Action stage for drugs you have not yetreached action?SampleColumn3/1998To6/20026/2002 Topresentnot yetNot yetSlick worksheets and videos can be viewed at: Slick Recovery Worksheet Relapse Prevention Planning Identifying Slick Triggers Slick worksheets and videos can be viewed at: Slick Circle Emotions That Slick Might Use To Nurture Relapse Shame Guilt Anger Resentment Depression Self-Pity Boredom Rejection Fear Anxiety Loneliness Joy Stress Sadness Grief List Others Names of People Slick Might Use to Trigger You Type of Relationship How Will I Manage or Change This Relationship Circle Activities or Places That Slick Might Use To Nurture

9 Relapse Payday Weekends Sex Conflicts Seasonal Changes Types of Music Smells Smoking Bars or Restaurants Anxiety Concerts Trips out of town Being on Vacation Being Alone With Using People List Others Slick Recovery Worksheet Relapse Prevention - Trigger Journal Coping with Triggers & Slick Slick worksheets and videos can be viewed at: Slick Date of Craving What Triggered The Craving What Did Slick Say To Encourage Relapse How I Coped With This Trigger/Craving Slick Recovery WorksheetAmends Seeing the damagemy Addiction has causedFrom_____ To _____Slick worksheets and videos can be viewed at: _____ I know that my drug/alcohol use has hurt you and damaged our relationship.

10 If possible, I want to im-prove our relationship and make amends for the different ways I have hurt you. Would you be willing to complete this form andreturn it to me so that I can work toward making amends? If not, I understand. However if you do complete this form and re-turn it to me I will use it to develop a plan to make amends and contact you within a week to describe my amends plan .Ways my using/drinking has negatively impacted you (that I am aware of)How has my using/drinking negatively impacted our relationship? (circle the areas to the left and describe details in box)What can I do to improve our relationship and make amends?Financial harmEmotional hurtPhysical hurtDishonestyOtherSlick Recovery WorksheetProposed Amends PlanFrom_____ To _____Slick worksheets and videos can be viewed at: of Harm DoneProposed Amends PlanDear _____ thank you for taking the time to complete my amends form.