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Certificate

courseAlcoholism

issues andproblems in

recovery for

women


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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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