Definitions
Oh PAA!
Shoring Up Your Support
Management 101
A Class of Their Own
100

12 ounces of beer = 1 ounce of liquor = ___ ounces of wine

5

100

Body language that can include squinting the eyebrows, pursing the lips, clenching the jaws, and pointing the finger

Aggressive

100

Nickname for the primary Alcoholics Anonymous book

Big Book

100

A feeling of pressure, overwhelm, anxiety, frustration, discouragement, and/or confusion

Stress

100

Drugs that distort one's perceptions of reality, especially sensations and images

Hallucinogens

200

Consuming 3-4 alcoholic beverages per day OR more than 7 drinks per week for females OR more than 14 drinks per week for males

Heavy drinking

200

Style of communication with soft speech, little eye contact, agreeing to things one does not want to do, and frequent apologies

Passive

200

AA has ___ steps and SMART Recovery has ___ points. 

12; 4 (build and maintain motivation, cope with urges, manage thoughts and feelings, and lead a balanced life)

200

Two physical symptoms of stress

Reduced appetite, aching muscles, headache, fatigue, difficult sleeping, grinding teeth, upset stomach, restlessness, high blood pressure

200
Substances that speed up the body's reactions and provide energy

Stimulants

300

Refers to the body's adjustment to a substance so that it requires larger amounts to feel the same effect that a smaller amount previously provided

Tolerance

300

Example: I feel annoyed when you don't put the trash in the trash can because it adds to the cleaning I have to do when I get off of work.

I message or I statement

300

A support group for family members of alcoholics

Al-Anon

300

Two ways to reduce stress

Use positive self talk, maintain a healthy diet, get adequate sleep and rest, have fun, exercise, listen to music, pray, etc.


300

Form of synthetic male hormone testosterone

Steroids

400

This includes 2 or more of the following: risky use of a substance such as DUI, social/relationship problems, loss of control or using more than intended, tolerance, and/or withdrawal

Substance Use Disorder

400

Example of assertive body language

Examples include good eye contact, open posture, relaxed but not slouching

400

A person in a 12 step support group that you can call when you need support, advice, or encouragement

Sponsor

400

Two physical signs of anger

Clenched fist, flushed face, large posture, clenched jaw, clenched eyebrows, etc.

400

Drugs that slow the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and increase relaxation

Sedatives

500

Consuming 4-5 drinks within two hours

Binge drinking

500

Example of an assertive response to refuse a drink or substance.

No.

500

What does "SMART" stand for in SMART Recovery?

Self Management and Recovery Training

500

Two ways to manage anger

Exercise, rethink, talk to neutral person, call sponsor, breathe, pray, listen to music, progressive relaxation, etc.

500

Highly addictive pain killers

Narcotics

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