The 12 Steps
The spiritual principle of this step is "honesty"
Step 1
The big book describes alcohol as being cunning, ______ and _____.
baffling and powerful
I don't think I have a problem and when I am asked about my use I adamantly deny anything that would say otherwise
Denial
I got sober from my pill use by exercising all the time, but I eventually took it too far. What common barrier to recovery is this refer as?
Cross Addiction
How many meetings per week is recommended for me to attend outside of group time?
2
When I share my story with other people in recovery, offer someone struggling resources or a ride to a meeting, or help to set up a meeting; I am practicing what step?
Step 12
Addiction is commonly described as a primary, chronic, ______, and potentially fatal disease.
Progressive
I don't like to take accountability for my thoughts and actions, so I point my finger at other people, places, things and situations as reason for my behavior.
Blaming
These are people, places, emotions, and things that are associated with use.
Triggers
What times could I attend an AA meeting at Hazelden-Chaska?
12pm and 7pm on Tuesday
After I realize that my higher power can restore me to sanity, I am now ready to make a decision to turn my will and life over. What step am I on?
Step 3
The neurotransmitter most related to the reward zone pathway in my brain is _____. (Hint this takes time to regulate itself after becoming sober)
Dopamine
"If you had my problems, you would use too!"
Justification
This is a process that is characterized by a series of dysfunction over the course of days, weeks or even years, that eventually leads to the point of using makes sense.
Relapse
Who can attend the recovery relationships group with me?
anyone older than 18 years old that I sign a release of information to.
At what step do I launch into a course of vigorous action?
Step 4
Cravings, using dreams, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, irritability, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping are common and normal symptoms of this. . .
Post Acute Withdrawal (PAWS)
I know I have had consequences in my use, but it was just a bad night. Most of the time I don't even drink that much.
Minimizing or rationalizing
Naltrexone, Vivitrol, Campral, and Suboxone are examples of this type of medication?
Anticraving
The Clinical Director of Hazelden Chaska and Hazelden Maple Grove is...
Al Updike
This step is said to separate the "men from the boys"
Step 6
There are _____ criteria used in order to diagnose a substance use disorder (via the DSM5).
11
I avoid feeling my feelings. It is much easier to think my way out of this problem.
Intellectualizing
What are 5 coping skills that you can use in order to prevent relapse? (30 seconds to answer)
there are lots of them! :)
In the patient portal MyRecoveryCompass there is a section called "MORE." What does MORE stand for?
My Ongoing Recovery Experience