Introducing 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.
The brain makes associations or connections Strong reactions ◦ People ◦ Places ◦ Smells ◦ Sounds ◦ Emotions
TRIGGER THOUGHTS & FEELINGS BEHAVIOR POSITIVE RESULTS NEGATIVE 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?) Personal Awareness: What Happens Before & After I Use Drugs or Alcohol?