Alcohol
where was AA founded?
Akron, Ohio
The human brain weighs about as much as a __________. a) doughnut b) 12-pack of soda c) Chihuahua
C. Chihuahua
A strong addictive urge that can pull you in a way you may not want to go if you are not careful
cravings
What is the `number one' offender?
resentment
What is the only requirement for AA membership?
a desire to stop drinking
dopamine
Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a difficult challenge, because it is so difficult to do it alone
support
If we are planning to stop drinking, there must be what?
no reservation of any kind, nor any lurking notion, that someday we will be immune to alcohol.
Alcoholism is the _______ Leading Cause of Preventable Deaths in the US
third
1935
what part of the brain do drugs trigger?
the reward system
This categorizes and includes all that is most important in your life and, what you care about the most, and what has the most worth to you
Values
What are the essentials of recovery?
willingness, honesty, and open mindedness
Any quantity of alcohol can ___________ the central nervous system. When consumed quickly or in large doses, it can ___________ the body's involuntary processes such as breathing, the heartbeat and the gag reflex which prevents choking.
depress/slow or stop
Step 10 advises that we continue to watch for what?
selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, fear
Scientific research has shown that _____ percentage of the likelihood that a person will develop addiction comes from genetics, or a family history of the illness.
50-75
With more severe addiction, particularly opioid, if the withdrawal or cravings are overwhelming it may be wise to consider seeing a doctor for this. (Hint- it is offered at Lumiere)
MAT (medication assisted treatment)
The actual or potential alcoholic, with hardly an exception, will be absolutely unable to stop drinking
on the basis of what?
self-knowledge
What percentage intervals are considered a "potentially lethal" blood alcohol content?
0.26% ~ 0.40%
What is the baffling feature of alcoholism?
this utter inability to leave it alone, no matter how great the necessity or the wish
Over time, drug use leads to much smaller releases of dopamine. what are the effect this plays on the brains rewards system.
That means the brain’s reward center is less receptive to pleasure and enjoyment, both from drugs, as well as from every day sources, like relationships or activities that a person once enjoyed
If you find and discover this it can help you define your goals and add meaning and direction in your life
purpose
Each day, somewhere in the world, recovery begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic,
sharing what?
experience, strength and hope