Tell someone as soon as you can. This can stop a downward cycle.
What is share slips?
The idea of is to have a goal that is clear enough that you know...
What is when it is achieved?
Long term goals are helpful when broken down into...
What is two or three shorter term goals?
using to be accepted by others, to make friends and to avoid loneliness.
What is to use alcohol and other drugs to socialize?
When someone spends a great deal of time using substances, gives up important activities in order to use, often uses more than intended, or has repeatedly tried to stop unsuccessfully in the past.
What is phycological dependence?
Anything that has more power over you than you have over it.
What is a compulsive behavior?
Define your personal goal so that it is ....
What is concrete and specific?
Short term goal should be broken down to.
What is manageable steps?
Substances becomes part of ones daily routine
What is using alcohol or other drugs as something to look forward to?
When people use substances often, they may need t take larger amounts to get the same effect.
What is physical dependence?
Bored, Lonely, Angry, Hungry, Stressed and Tired (BLAHST)
What are trigger emotions?
You should be able to make significant progress in...
What is about six months?
It is important to do what with your goals?
What is follow up regularly?
dissatisfied with parts of one's life
What is using alcohol or other drugs to distract from problems?
Can make people predictable and harder to get along with.
What are social problems?
Feed your mind healthy messages daily
What are daily affirmations?
Can be achieved in the not so distance future.
What is a long term goal?
Short term goals should be accomplished.
What is in about six weeks?
Using to feel good temporarily.
What is to improve moods?
Common symptoms of mental disorders that can be worsened by using substances include depression, anxiety, hallucination, delusions, and thinking difficulties.
What are increased symptoms?
Identify and guard against the self-loathing and self blame.
What is stop shaming?
When people want to make changes in their lives.
What is identifying a specific goal?
When you break down a short term goals in to manageable steps. Each step should be something you can imagine yourself doing.
What is in the next six days?
When you are able to enjoy life as a sober person, practicing letting go of resentments, jealousy and living life on life's terms.
What is emotional sobriety?
People may have difficulty focusing on work or school.
What is interferes with work or school?