People, Places, or Things that cause people to have thoughts associated with substance abuse.
What are Triggers
___ meetings in ___ days.
what is 90, 90
This is defined as doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different outcome.
What is Insanity
"Fake it till you __ __."
what is "Fake it till you Make It."
What is the most healthiest way to a successful recovery?
What is changing people, places and things
The most commonly used Drug across the nation.
What is Marijuana
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
What is the Serenity Prayer
Process that allows you to sit still, clear your mind, and focus on breathing.
What is Meditation
This person will help you navigate a 12 step program and is someone you can rely on is a time of need.
What is a Sponsor
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment at McLeod?
What is 28 days
Feelings of extreme sadness, shame, guilt and or despair is a sign of this.
What is Depression
What life style allows you to abstain from all drugs/alcohol use.
What is a Sober life style
Feelings of worry, racing thoughts, and restlessness are signs of this.
African American female, with a talk show named after herself, admitted she was addicted to crack cocaine in 1995.
Who is Oprah Winfrey
Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction
You can go to this person to talk about your feelings one on one.
What is a Sponsor orTherapist
This increases as you continue to drink/use, requiring you to need more of your substance to feel the same high.
What is Tolerance
The acronym for SAIOP
What is Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient
Practice healthy ___ ____ to overcome cravings and triggers.
What is Coping Skills
How do you define STUPID
What is self-destructive behaviors that are not in your best interest or others
Drugs cause this chemical in your brain to release more then normal amounts.
What is Dopamine
The process by which the body rids itself of drugs.
What is Detoxification
Take it one day or moment at a time
What is recovery is a process, not a destination
"We admitted we are powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable"
What is Step 1
AA, NA, Celebrate Recovery
What are support meetings