APA Definitions
Groups
Thinking Barriers
Recovery Meetings
Skills
100

"a state of psychological and/or physical dependence on the use of drugs or other substances, such as alcohol, or on activities or behaviors"

Addiction

100

These are the limits or guidelines that define what behaviors are acceptable for an individual to help us protect ourselves

Boundaries

100

Lying by omission and being unreceptive are examples of what thinking barrier?

Closed Thinking

100

This group focused primary on alcohol as the substance of choice

AA

100

When in moments of distress, we can use what type of skill?

Coping skills

200

"a state of ongoing sobriety following long-term substance abuse."

Recovery

200

Name at least one attachment style

Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, Disorganized

200

Denying destructive actions and refusing to acknowledge harm done to others are examples of what thinking barrier?

Superior Self-Image

200

A group similar to AA but for a broader range of substance use disorders.

NA

200

You use an I Statement to share how you are feeling with a peer. What kind of skill did you use?

Assertive Communication Skills

300

"a distinctive approach to overcoming addictive, compulsive, or behavioral problems that was developed initially in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) to guide recovery from alcohol use disorder and is now used, often in an adapted form, by a number of other self-help groups."

12 Step Programs

300

Per Brene Brown, what is the difference between shame and guilt?

Guilt - I did bad

Shame - I am bad

300

"I want it now" is an example of what thinking barrier?

Instant Gratification

300

A support group for the family members and loved ones of individuals struggling with addiction, focusing on their own healing

Al Anon

300

You're at a friend's house and they offer you a beer. In a firm voice you tell them "No, I'm in recovery." What type of skill did you use?

Refusal Skills

400

"an action, a series of actions, or a thought process used in meeting a stressful or unpleasant situation or in modifying one’s reaction to such a situation"

Coping Strategies

400

Enjoying hobbies, getting enough sleep, and making times for friends/family are examples of what?

Self Care

400

Manipulating others to gain power and control is an example of what thinking barrier?

Power Control

400

A skills-based group that teaches tools for managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to addiction 

SMART Recovery

400

You're sitting in group and find the topic is making you anxious. You take a moment to refocus by pushing your feet into the ground. When that doesn't work, you choose to play a categories game in your head. What type of skills did you try?

Grounding Skills

500

"the ability of an individual to modulate an emotion or set of emotions" 

Emotional Regulation

500

Research has found that people who have had 4 or more adverse childhood experiences are how many time more likely to have used illegal substances?

10x

500

Demanding more from others than yourself is an example of what thinking barrier?

Uniqueness

500

A group that uses Buddhist principles and meditation to address addiction.

Dharma Recovery

500

Your friend asks if you can help them move on Saturday. You already have plans and would be very tight on time, so you tell them no. What kind of skill is this?

Boundaries

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