The Come Down
P.A.W.S.
What is post acute withdrawal syndrome?
The two most widely used stimulants
What are caffeine and nicotine?
The number of alcohol related deaths each year in the United States alone
What is 400,000?
What the SMART Recovery workbook is based on
What is REBT?
The guys who started AA
Who are Bill W and Dr. Bob?
How long P.A.W.S. can last
What is 2 years?
We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs
What is the fifth step?
Doing the same thing expecting different results
What is insanity?
Primary, Progressive, Chronic, Fatal, and Treatable
What is the disease concept?
Dopamine, Endorphins, Serotonin, and Oxytocin
What are neurotransmitters?
The part of the brain that helps us make good decisions and is most closely related with addiction, motivation, and reward
What is the prefrontal cortex?
The name of the plan used to identify triggers and coping strategies.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
The name of the workbook we read from at the beginning of this group
What is the Dopamine Nation workbook?
an experienced member who guides a newcomer through recovery, sharing their own journey to help the other person get and stay sober by working the 12 Steps
What is a sponsor?
The practice of focusing attention on the present moment.
What is mindfulness?
Name at least two anti-craving medications for alcohol
What are Acamprosate and Naltrexone?
The three stages of relapse in the correct order
What are Emotional, Mental, and Physical?
HALT reminds us to watch out for being what
What is hungry, angry, lonely, or tired?
The lady who wrote the book Dopamine Nation
Who is Anna Lembke?
AA, NA, Recovery Dharma, Celebrate Recovery, and SMART Recovery
What are peer support groups?
The brain's ability to reorganize and rewire its neural connections, enabling it to adapt and function in ways that differ from its prior state
What is neuroplasticity?
Two anti-craving medications often given to treat stimulant or cannabis use
What are NAC and Baclofen?
Naltrexone in the form of an injection
What is Vivitrol?
The 2 most commonly used harm reduction M.A.T. medications prescribed to opiate users in recovery
What are Suboxone and Methadone?
Carmen’s middle name 😂
What is Lynn?