A PRIMARY EMOTION THAT MOST ADDICTS FEEL PRIOR TO PICKING UP DRUGS AND ALCOHOL FOR THE FIRST TIME.
What is Fear?
When you detach, segregate and disconnect from others.
What is isolation?
Those who become addicted to alcohol or drugs will usually live a life that involves plenty of dishonesty.
True
The ability to look inside yourself honestly and truthfully: Self-Awareness
What is Insight
On average how much does the brain weigh?
3 lbs
THIS SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLE IS NECESSARY WHEN SURRENDERING TO A HIGHER POWER
What is Faith?
HALT means
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Honesty is NOT a key element of any successful life away from addiction.
False
Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a difficult challenge, because it is so difficult to do it alone
What is support
Name 3 diseases or illnesses that can result from drug use
Hepatitis
Heart disease
Obesity
Mental health
HIV
Cancer
Stroke
IN ACTIVE ADDICTION ADDICTS OFTEN LOSE THIS.
What are Friends?
Every bad choice we make can mean we have to face these later. Addiction can cause people to foolishly ignore these repeatedly
What are Consequences
Developing honesty is like building up muscles; the more people do it the more honest they become.
True
Building insight and motivation lead to this powerful experience defined by a strong sense of positive mental stimulation to try make things better
What is inspiration
What influences teen's decision making the greatest?
Friends
Happy, Joyous and _____
Free
When you spend too much, use too much or too often and life problems are steadily piling up, it is a good sign you have lost this
What is control
Keeping a journal is NOT a useful way to track behavior.
False
If you find and discover this it can help you define your goals and add meaning and direction in your life
What is purpose
Drugs of abuse target the brain's reward system by flooding the circuit with
Dopamine
We must do this for ourselves before we can do this for others?
What is forgive?
This involves all the people, places and things that you surround yourself with and that you choose to be connected to
What is Associations
If people do not value honesty then they will not put much effort into living a life that is built upon it.
True
What is a protective factor from Substance Use Disorders?
Somethings that reduces the likelihood developing a Substance Use Disorder.
Drugs change the brain's ____________ and ________________
Structure and function