EIOP 12/18/25

 Facilitator : 

Dr. Scott Horowitz

Evening  IOP

12/18/25


                                                            



6:00-6:45 PM- Relapse Prevention Check-In Questions

Please pick at least 2 questions to check-in today / We will also review your Relapse Prevention Plan you created yesterday. 

Triggers & Risk Factors

What external triggers (people, places, events) have been difficult to manage?             

Emotional & Mental Health Status

How have sleep, appetite, and energy levels been?

Support & Accountability
Are there barriers preventing you from using your supports?

Motivation & Insight
What helped you remain abstinent this week?


6:45-7:15 "Did you know?"

Did You Know?
Addiction isn’t a failure of willpower or character—it’s a brain-based disease that can be triggered the very first time a substance activates vulnerable neural pathways. Research shows addiction is chronic, progressive, and potentially fatal, similar to illnesses like cancer, yet it’s often misunderstood and stigmatized. People with addiction weren’t “born bad”—their brains respond differently, which is why compassion, treatment, and support are essential to recovery.

Watch the following clip from the hit TV Show Euphoria 

  1. In this scene, Rue, a teenage female, is having dinner with Ali, a 55-year-old, male who is currently serving as her sponsor. How do age, gender, and power dynamics shape ethical boundaries when a 55-year-old male mentors a 17-year-old female in a recovery program, and what responsibilities or safeguards are necessary to protect the young person while supporting their recovery?
  2. What evidence supports or challenges the thought “I’m a bad or weak person because I use,” and how could a balanced thought change your behavior?
  3. What emotions arise when addiction is seen as a moral failure, and how could you manage them without using?
  4. What one small choice can you make during cravings that aligns with your values instead of harm?



7:15-8:30PM       Imposter Fears in Recovery 

Imposter fears in recovery are feelings of self-doubt where a person worries, they aren’t “really” committed to sobriety or don’t deserve recovery. People may fear being exposed as a “fraud” if they slip up, haven’t been sober long, or struggle with cravings. These fears can create guilt, shame, and anxiety, making it harder to fully engage in recovery, even when they are making real progress.

Let's finish up with a "Successful Visualization " Activity: Click the link below and complete the activity: 

Click Here to Complete the Visual Succes Activity

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