Stages of Relapse
What are the three stages of relapse?
Emotional, mental, physical
This is a coping skill that involve writing down our feelings and emotions.
Journaling
What is a powerful desire for something that usually passes?
Cravings
What does step one ask us to admit?
Powerlessness over our addiction
What does the acronym PAWS stand for?
Post-acute withdrawal symptoms
The act of using alcohol or another drug after a period of abstinence while working a program of recovery. This is what stage of relapse?
Physical relapse
This coping skill involves relaxation and deep breathing
Meditation
This can be external or internal and can potentially lead to a relapse?
What step states "made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God"
step three
This acronym is used to remind you of the four most common stressors in recovery - reminds you to stop
HALT
Fantasizing about using, lying, looking for opportunities to use. This is an example of what stage of relapse?
Mental relapse
This is a useful coping skill that can typically help manage stress and anxiety as long as it is not triggering.
Listening to music
Isolation/boredom
What step states "came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity?"
step two
This is someone who assists you in your recovery and help's you work the steps
There is a war going on in your mind, part of you wants to use but part of you doesn't. What stage of relapse is this?
Mental relapse
This coping skill can help you forget about your worries and focus on your body's movement
exercise
What are conscious, voluntary thoughts and behaviors used to manage internal and external stressful situations, emotions, or life's difficulties?
Coping skills
What is the most important rule of 12 step meetings?
Anonymity
The oldest known intoxicating substance used specifically for recreational purposes - dating back to biblical times
alcohol
Beginning to isolate, becoming complacent, and avoiding your own problems or emotions are an example of what stage of relapse?
Emotional relapse
What is the act of taking care of your physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health?
Self-care
A ___ is necessary for an individual to take control of their future sobriety and avoid relapse. Ours includes early warning signs, high risk situations, etc.
relapse prevention plan
What was the first 12 step program?
Alcoholics Anonymous
How often should you go to meetings to improve your chances of success by 90%
90 in 90