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 *What to do when you experience a trigger?
Someone who helps guide a newcomer through the processes of NA or AA
A Sponsor *Why is a sponsor important? *Things you want/ don't want from a sponsor
Often given away at 24 hours, 1, 2, 3, 6 and 9 months, 1 year, 2 years, etc.
token, chip or medallion
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
Mindfulness
Housing that many people choose to live in after completing in-patient treatment
Recovery Home/ Sober Living *what are the benefits of going to sober living?
Refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.
Denial
A powerful desire to use substances
Cravings
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference."
Serenity Prayer
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the minimum length of time a person should stay in treatment?
90 days
Emotional or physical limits that people set to create a healthy sense of personal space
Boundaries
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 / Ambivalence
the point at which someone with a substance use disorder feels the lowest they can possibly feel
Rock bottom
Make direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
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 *Share one thing you do for self-care *Why is self-care important?
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
A common phrase repeated in AA/NA as an important part of recovery. It is not just a common encouragement, it holds great meaning representing the gratitude an individual feels about their sobriety, and the importance of it presently.
"One Day at a Time"
"We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves."
Getting support from a neutral person who can help with mental health and addiction concerns
Therapy
The withdrawal from these two substances can be fatal:
Alcohol and Benzodiazepines (Benzos)
Convincing yourself that it's okay or that you have to use substances/engage in addictive behaviors
Relapse Justification
Using another activity in order to replace or substitute the feelings/results you used to get from using substances
Cross Addiction/ Addiction Replacement/ Healthy Alternative
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using.
NA Tradition 3
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 *Why is gratitude important?
What is P. A.W. S.?
Post-Acute Withdrwal Syndrome