Vocabulary
Define: the general desire or willingness of someone to do something; the reason(s) one has for acting or behaving in a particular way; VERY IMPORTANT IN RECOVERY
What is motivation
True or False?: People who have mental health disorders (anxiety, depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar, etc.) are more likely to also have a substance use disorder
What is True
H.A.L.T. stands for what?
What is hungry, angry, lonely, tired?
What does H.A.L.T. stand for and why is it important?
What is hungry, angry, lonely, tired -- important to avoid these high-risk situations/not let yourself become too hungry, angry, lonely, or tired as it will pose a risk for relapse
Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity.
What is Tradition 1 of A.A.
a need for increased amounts of a substance to achieve intoxication/desired effect; in other words, higher doses are needed to produce the same effect experienced initially.
What is tolerance
What are the 3 most prevalent substance use disorders worldwide?
alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, & cannabis use disorder
One of the most consistent barriers to sobriety in early recovery is a person’s reluctance to practice this behavior where they alert other people about the difficulty they're having and how to address it.
What is asking for help
any type of imperfection in the way a person thinks or behaves.
What is Character Defect
An effort to prove that our behaviors are valid/reasonable
What is justification/rationalization
this holiday has the highest number of drunk driving accidents
What is Thanksgiving
trying to protect an addict from facing the consequences of their drug related problems
What is Enabling
Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
What is Step 9
Feeling bad about who you are
What is shame
What percent of the U.S. population has a gambling use disorder?
A. 15%
B. <1%
C. 10%
D. 5%
Although not recommended, many people have gotten sobriety without seeking any type of support or treatment. Most people who choose this path typically have a negative opinion about themselves and have resentment for others. In recovery circles they are known as _________.
What is dry drunk
How many of the 12 Steps of AA have the word alcohol or alcoholic in them?
an unconscious way of responding to something in order to avoid conscious conflict and/or anxiety
What is defense mechanism
What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for? (SMART goals)
What is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-sensitive
AA members approaching new members for romance or dates is sometimes referred to as....
What is Thirteenth-Stepping