AA
These 2 people began what is now known Alcoholics Anonymous by having a conversation from 1 alcoholic to another.
Who are Bill W. and Dr. Bob?
This coping skill involves the use of 1 or many of our 5 senses with the purpose of getting back inside of our bodies.
This is the phenomenon that occurs when a person stops the regular use of a substance.
What is withdrawal?
PTSD stands for this.
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
This is the year that NA was founded?
1953
AA was founded in this year.
What is 1935?
This coping skill utilizes a rhytmic and cyclical pattern of breathing to reduce stress and anxiety.
What is box breathing?
This neurotransmitter is closely linked to the mind's reward system and is commonly associated with pleasure and reinforcement.
What is dopamine?
This mental health disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings.
What is bipolar disorder?
This person is often credited as the original organizer of what became known as Narcotics Anonymous
Who is Jimmy K.?
This is the official title of what is commonly referred to as "The Big Book."
What is "Alcoholics Anonymous?"
This involves a person going against their impulses to behave in a way that is in their best interest.
This is the phenomenon which occurs when a person requires more of a substance over time to achieve a desired effect.
What is tolerance?
A person with this co-occurring disorder will typically struggle with motivations for daily functioning.
What is depression?
This is the official title of what is commonly referred to as "The Basic Text."
What is "Narcotics Anonymous?"
This trusted servant of a homegroup is responsible for carrying group conscience to and from the group.
What is a GSR?
This coping skills utilizes either an internal or external monologue focused on changing one's attitude or emotions for the better.
What is positive self talk/affirmations
These 2 substances are life threatening to stop taking without proper medical interventions and safety measures in place
What are alcohol and benzodiazipine?
This mental health disorder involves the fear of being negatively evaluated or judged by others.
What is social anxiety disorder?
These 2 words were replaced the word "alcohol" in AA's 1st step.
What is "our addiction"
This page in the big book is an exercpt from "Acceptance was the answer" in the Fourth Edition Big Book
What is page 417
This coping skill involves a person identifying distorted thought processes and replacing them with more rational and adaptive ones.
What is cognitive restructuring?
This area of the brain can become hijacked by substances and is responsible for our judgement and self-control.
What is the Pre-Frontal Cortex?
Individuals with bipolar disorder will often want to intensify feelings of mania by chasing this catagory of substances.
What are stimulants?
This is the name of the subcommittee that brings meetings into jails and treatment centers.
"What is Hospitals & Institutions?"