Quitting smoking or vaping? Trying to stop alcohol or other drug use? Have you heard of the 4 Ds?
The 4 Ds for cravings are most widely used for management of nicotine/tobacco cravings, however, many have applied them successfully to manage cravings for all types of substance use. Below is some basic information about the 4 Ds and then our YouTube video discussing the 4 Ds in more detail. Enjoy and remember to subscribe to our channel for more content like this.
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We have created a new playlist, Relaxation and Meditation. This playlist will provide video/audio meant to be a calming experience or function as background noise, such as the lovely sounds of a running stream.
While on our channel check out our other playlists including shorts, our Know Your Term series, guest interviews, and other resources.
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Head on over to our newest YouTube post for Know Your Term Episode 8. In this episode we will explore Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), what it means, what are the benefits, and general information about it. Don’t have a ton of time? No worries! The video in under three minutes long.
Head on over to our newest YouTube postfor Know Your Term Episode 7. In this episode we will explore what a substance use disorder is and how it is diagnosed as per the DSM-5 criteria. Stay tuned for a future Know Your Term where we may revisit substance use disorders criteria in even simpler terms.
This episode of Know Your Term focuses on the phrase HALT. Be aware if you are feeling hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. This concept which is shared often in 12 step meetings and treatment programs is critical in the relapse prevention process. When we feel these states we tend to be more likely to engage in impulsive or destructive behaviors. This increases our risk for relapse in our substance use, other addictive behaviors, and mental illness.
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This episode of Know Your Term focuses on the phrase commonly heard in treatment agencies and in the rooms “The F__k Its “. What does it mean? What are some common causes of “The F__k Its”?
Warning-profanity is not filtered in the video!!!
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Hop on over to our YouTube Channel for the latest episode of Know Your Term where we examine the term “12 Step” briefly and what it means.
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Hey everyone! Exciting new announcement!!! Know Your Why will be starting a new series of brief videos called Know Your Term. These videos will define and explain common terms and concepts in addiction, mental health, wellness, and recovery. Visit our YouTube channel for a teaser!!!
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Know Your Why would like to give a thank you to Maximal Being for having us on their most recent podcast.
Our founder discusses substance use, addiction, and other related topics. The video can be viewed here as well as other platforms linked through Maximal Being
Know Your Why would like to give a big thank you to Matt G from Thee Adventures of Matt for his interview featuring our founder Chris D.
Matt and Chris discuss Know Your Why, some personal experiences, and the state of treatment in their respective areas amongst other topics. If you missed the live cast you can view it here