Relapse Prevention
Feelings, people, or situations that cause the brain to want to use substances. If you're not aware of them, they can cause you to relapse
Triggers
Someone who helps guide a newcomer through the processes of NA or AA
A Sponsor
The basic text for Alcoholics Anonymous
The Big Book
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
Mindfulness
What book inspired many of AA and NA's spiritual principles before AA/NA was founded?
The Bible.
(particularly the Sermon on the Mount and the Book of James)
This state of mind can be fatal for recovery! It's characterized by being too comfortable or not feeling motivated to continue doing the work
Complacency
Cravings
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference."
Serenity Prayer
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This is the part of the brain responsible for higher-order cognitive functions, decision-making, emotional regulation, and goal-directed behavior.
The prefrontal cortex (PFC)
Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.
Denial
Symptoms you experience several weeks or months after you have finished detoxing that are related to the brain/mind healing from substance use
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
What does the NA service slogan "How" stand for? These three spiritual principles are referred to as indispensable.
Honesty, Open-mindedness, and Willingness
The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress
Self-Care
This famous British singer, songwriter, and pianist recently had a biopic made of his life. He was knighted by the Queen of England and is one of the best selling musical artists of all time. He went through recovery, built AA/NA meetings into his tour schedule, and has also sponsored other celebrities such as Eminem.
Elton John
Identifying and writing down triggers, coping skills, people, and activities that can help prevent a relapse
Relapse Prevention Plan
A common phrase repeated in AA/NA as an important part of recovery. It is not just a common encouragement, it holds great meaning representing the gratitude an individual feels about their sobriety, and the importance of it presently.
"One Day at a Time" AND/OR "Just For Today"
Finish the slogan: "Pain is mandatory, _____ is optional."
Suffering
The STOP skill is a four-step DBT technique designed to help you pause and respond thoughtfully which reduces impulsivity. What does STOP stand for?
Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully
Stop,
Take a step back
Observe
Proceed mindfully
A biopic of a famous country music legend and his rise to fame in Tennessee. While on tour, he meets the love of his life, singer June Carter. However, things take a turn when he becomes involved in drugs and his marriage to first wife, Vivian, begins to fall apart. June eventually helps him recover from his addiction and he proposes to her in front of a live audience.
Walk the Line
Convincing yourself that it's okay or that you have to use substances/engage in addictive behaviors
Justification and/or Rationalization
This is not an approved method for addiction recovery: "Trading one substance for another". What is this called?
Substitution
The Oxford Group
When using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), four common skills include TIPP. What does TIPP stand for?
1. T - Temperature
2. I - Intense Exercise
3. P - Paced Breathing
4. P - Progressive Muscle Relaxation
What are the 4 progressive stages of "Urge Surfing"?
1. Trigger
2. Rise
3. Peak
4. Fall