People, Places, or Things that cause people to have thoughts associated with substance abuse.
What are Triggers
___ meetings in ___ days.
what is 90, 90
This is defined as doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different outcome.
What is Insanity
Ability to observe, control, and evaluate your emotions.
what is emotional intelligence.
Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in.
What is Relapse Prevention
basic fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate attitude or actions.
What are values.
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
What is the Serenity Prayer
Process that allows you to sit still, clear your mind, and focus on breathing.
What is Meditation
This person will help you navigate the program and is someone you can rely on in a time of need.
What is a Sponsor
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 days
Drugs cause this chemical in your brain to release more then normal amounts.
What is Dopamine
The process by which the body rids itself of drugs.
What is Detoxification
Having bitterness towards another person when expectations are not met.
Resentment
"We admitted we are powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable"
What is Step 1
AA, NA, Celebrate Recovery
What are support meetings
Feelings of extreme sadness, shame, guilt and or despair is a sign of this.
What is Depression
What life style allows you to abstain from all drugs/alcohol use.
What is a Sober life style
Feelings of worry, racing thoughts, and restlessness are signs of this.
A conscious decision to release feelings of resentment towards another person.
Forgiveness.
Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction
You can go to this licensed professional to talk about your feelings one on one.
What is a Therapist
This increases as you continue to drink/use, requiring you to need more of your substance to feel the same high.
What is Tolerance
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Practice healthy ___ ____ to manage cravings and triggers.
What are Coping Skills
means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness