12 Step Basics
This is the first step in the 12-step program.
What is admitting powerlessness over addiction?
A simple breathing technique to reduce stress.
What is deep breathing?
This term refers to people, places, or things that can lead to thoughts of using substances.
What are triggers?
The term for returning to substance use after abstinence.
What is relapse?
Drinking enough of this is essential for health.
What is water?
This group is widely recognized for using the 12-step approach to recovery.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
Writing down thoughts and feelings is called this.
What is journaling?
This term describes a strong desire or urge to use a substance.
What is a craving?
This phrase describes the ability to bounce back from challenges in recovery.
What is resilience?
Getting 7–9 hours of this improves mood and energy.
What is sleep?
Step 4 involves making this type of inventory.
What is a moral inventory?
This type of movement-based activity is known to release endorphins and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
What is exercise?
Stress, anger, and loneliness are examples of this category of triggers.
What are emotional triggers?
The process of learning to live substance-free.
What is recovery?
This practice involves stretching and breathing to improve flexibility and reduce stress.
What is yoga?
Step 9 focuses on making these to people we’ve harmed.
What are amends?
This grounding technique involves naming things you can see, hear, and feel to stay connected to the present moment.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 method?
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What is sensory grounding?
Calling a sponsor or support person during a craving is part of this recovery principle.
What is reaching out for support?
This phrase describes the act of reaching out for help instead of isolating.
What is seeking support?
This morning habit helps set a positive tone for the day and reduces stress.
What is practicing gratitude or positive affirmations?
The spiritual principle behind Step 3.
What is surrender?
This calming practice involves focusing on your breath and observing thoughts without judgment to reduce stress.
What is mindfulness meditation?
This type of plan helps you prepare for triggers.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
This concept means accepting things you cannot change and focusing on what you can.
What is acceptance?
Saying “no” when you need to protect your time is an example of this.
What is setting boundaries?