Seminar Topics Overview

• An addict’s psyche

  1. Nothing is stronger than the addiction

  2. Self-indulgence, hypersensitivity

          …and more

• How do we reach them in time?​

​​           1. Intervention

          ​2. Power of suggestion

            ...and more
 

• The rehab experience

  1. Detox

  2. Uncontrollable habitual cravings/actions for up to 3 months

            …and more
 

• What the facilities will be doing

           1. Have all medical issues checked out, and put on free services

            2. Addiction therapy; + faith groups if faith based

             ...and more

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• Post rehab experience

  1. Sober can be like intoxication, at first.

  2. Dealing with stresses for 1st time without drugs

            …and more
 

• How can we help the recovering addict through this?

  1. Express your admiration/respect for what they have done/doing.

  2. Don’t expect to understand what they are feeling

            …and more
 

• How can you love yourself through this process and the prior?

  1. Lean on friends / don’t hold it in to fester

  2. Treat yourself

            …and more
 

• What is tough love?

  1. Not bailing them out of jail

  2. No money or food, when all their money is spent on drugs or alcohol

            …and more
 

• What is tender love?

  1. Talking to them about it open and without judgment

  2. Pick them up if called from a party or bar and can’t drive

            …and more

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•  How can we achieve this through the trying times with the addict?

1. Keeping your cool

2. Develop a sense of humor​​​

             ...and more

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• Q & A - address anonymous box questions , and hands up questions.
   

• 30 minute muffin and chat time at the end, for people to meet each other and make connections. It is not mandatory, you can leave at this stage if you feel  more comfortable doing so, and you can reach back out later.

Some events may include –

• Role/Scenario Play

• Quizzes
  ...and more

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