What makes an Addiction
Physically addictive substance used daily can bring these uncomfortable physical symptoms.
What is withdrawal.
We experience these in our mind, heart and gut and it's important to learn how to manage our reaction to them.
What is feelings/emotions
An inner drive, focus and desire that brings about positive change.
What is motivation.
A strong urge that can pull you in a way you may not want to go.
What is a craving.
Once I admit that I am an alcoholic/addict, it means that I am not denying the problem anymore.
What is False
It take more of a substance to get the same effect
What is tolerance
Uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things.
What is anxiety
The ability to look inside yourself honestly and truthfully: self-awareness.
What is insight.
You may have went backwards a little bit but you didn't completely relapse.
What is slip/setback.
With enough willpower a person addicted to drugs/alcohol can ‘kick the habit” on their own.
False. Most people with addictions require the help of a professional and the support of friends to “kick the habit.” Willpower alone is not enough
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem
What is denial
Temporary states of mind can make us feel high, low and everything in between.
What is moods.
Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a difficult challenge, because it is so difficult to do alone.
What is support.
People, places and things
What is triggers.
Internal relapse warning signs can be remembered by the acronym HALT.
True. Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Every bad choice we make can mean we have to face these later.
What is consequences
What is resentment
The feeling of enthusiasm you get from someone or something, which gives you new and creative ideas
What is inspiration.
When you feel bad over something you have done.
What is guilt
Relapses often happens quickly without warning.
False. The steps to relapse are actually changes in attitudes, feelings, and behaviors that gradually lead to the final step, using a drink or a drug.
When you spend too much, use too much or too often and life problems are steadily piling up, it is a good sign you have lost this.
What is control.
Deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occur earlier in life
What is trauma/PTSD
If you find or discover this it can help you define your goals and give direction in your life.
What is purpose.
What does the acronym HALT stand for?
What is hungry, angry, lonely and tired.
Emotional, Mental and Physical are stages of relapse
True.