Relapse Prevention
Feelings, people, or situations that cause the brain to want to use substances. If you're not aware of them, they can cause you to relapse
Triggers *Share about your triggers
Someone who helps guide a newcomer through the processes of NA or AA
A Sponsor
No use of any drug of abuse; in some cases, may also mean no participation in nondrug compulsive behaviors that have been part of one's addictive pattern.
Abstinence
writing down experiences, ideas, or reflections kept regularly for private use
journaling
A movie about a hard-drinking New York journalist who takes her reputation as the life and soul of the party too far when she knocks over her sister's wedding cake and crashes the bridal limousine. When a court orders her into rehab for a month, she initially refuses, but eventually she begins to take her substance abuse seriously.
28 Days
This state of mind can be fatal for recovery! It's characterized by being too comfortable or not feeling motivated to continue doing the work
Complacency
an intense desire to use substances that you were previously addicted to
Cravings
Usually used in treatment and 12-step programs to mean the same as abstinence.
Sobriety
honesty, trust, respect and open communication between partners
healthy relationship
This metallic man has been in recovery since 2003. He was introduced to drugs by his famous father and spent time in jail. He saw a resurgence in his popularity since entering recovery and staring in a series of hit movies.
Robert Downey Jr.
Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.
Denial
group of symptoms that occur when a person who has become physically dependent on a drug suddenly stops or reduces their intake of the drug
drug withdrawal
Changing the lifestyle of addiction and other self-destructive dishonest behavior to one of abstinence and healthy, honest behavior.
Recovery
The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.
Self-Care
This famous British singer, songwriter, and pianist recently had a biopic made of his life. He was knighted by the Queen of England and is one of the best selling musical artists of all time. He went through recovery, built AA/NA meetings into his tour schedule, and has also sponsored other celebrities such as Eminem.
Elton John
Identifying and writing down triggers, coping skills, people, and activities that can help prevent a relapse
Relapse Prevention Plan *Raise your hand if you have a relapse prevention plan
outpatient treatment
willingness to tolerate a difficult or unpleasant situation.
acceptance
the treatment of mental conditions by verbal communication and interaction
Therapy
A biopic of a famous country music legend and his rise to fame in Tennessee. While on tour, he meets the love of his life, singer June Carter. However, things take a turn when he becomes involved in drugs and his marriage to first wife, Vivian, begins to fall apart. June eventually helps him recover from his addiction and he proposes to her in front of a live audience.
Walk the Line
Convincing yourself that it's okay or that you have to use substances/engage in addictive behaviors
Relapse Justification
medical services that require a patient to be admitted by a doctor into a hospital or other health care facility so they can stay overnight for medical observation.
inpatient treatment
a feeling of deep peace that is all-encompassing
serenity
A state of mind where you are thankful and taking notice of the good things in your life, rather than focusing on the bad
Gratitude
This famous actor is known for his character named after a weapon. He served jail time and became a boxing champion in San Quentin, after which he completed a 12-step program and has been sober for over 4 decades. He was first discovered as an actor while attending an AA meeting! Now he is a successful restaurateur and appeared as the Racoon in the Masked Singer show.
Danny Trejo