Thinking Errors
Seeing situations in extremes with no middle ground.
All or Nothing
Black & White
Step 1 states: We are BLANK over drugs and alcohol.
Powerless
What is the name of the book used in AA?
The Big Book
"BLANK does it."
EASY does it.
What is the active chemical in marijuana?
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
Making negative assumptions without evidence.
Mental Filtering/ Filtering
Step 2 asks us to do what?
Higher power
Believe/ Belief
What month is National Recovery Month?
September
Taking things as they come one at a time
One Day at a time
What does BAC (breathalyzer) stand for?
Blood alcohol content
Exaggerating the importance of problems and/or potential outcomes.
Catastrophizing
Step 8 asks us to make BLANK whenever possible
Amends
What is the name of the support group for families and loved ones of addicts?
Al-Anon
"BLANK and tired of being BLANK BLANK BLANK."
"Sick and tired of being sick and tired."
What is a long term effect of methamphetamine use?
Dental
Cognitive Decline
Predicting negative outcomes as the only possible outcome
Fortune Telling
Step 12 asks us to do what?
Help other addicts
Carry message
What decade/era did AA/12 steps originate?
1930's
Be part of the BLANK, not the BLANK.
Be part of the solution, not the problem.
How long does it take for the body to fully process one drink?
1 hour
Drawing broad negative conclusions from a single event.
Overgeneralization
Step 4 asks we make a fearless BLANK of ourselves
Inventory
What are the five stages of change?
Pre contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
"BLANK keep us BLANK."
"Secrets keep us sick."
How many drinks in one sitting is considered "binge" drinking?
4 Women, 5 Men