Addiction
Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease - Psychological dependence - Physical dependence
What is addiction?
A group for men and women who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol. Ex. NA, AA, CA....etc
What is 12 Step Fellowships?
The only way cure intoxication.
What is time?
Needing to drink or use more drugs to experience the same effect.
What is Tolerance?
Especially in early recovery, some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?
What is H.A.L.T.?
Someone who guides a newcomer through the 12 stages
What is a sponsor?
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting ones feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations. Used as a therapeutic technique.
What is Mindfulness?
1) Potential increase in violence and aggression 2) Addiction 3) Drug-induced psychosis 4) Increase in Respiratory problems 5) HEP C and TB 6) Damage to physical appearance
What is Methampetamine/Cocaine addiction
An event that seeks to increase an addict's desire to quit by confronting them.
What is an Intervention?
The occurance of mental and physical problems when someone who is addicted stops using a drug/alcohol.
What is Withdrawal?
This step asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your past
What is step 4?
People, Places, Things
What are triggers?
1) Lowered inhibitions 2) Decreased control over motor skills 3) Inability to concentrate and focus 4) Addiction 5) Heart attack; stroke 6) Liver failure; cirrhosis 7) Kidney disease 8) Blackouts
What are alcoholism's side effects?
When drugs become a central part of a person's life, causing depression if not used.
What is Dependence?
Live and let live; Keep it simple; one day at a time; let go and let God are examples
What are 12 step slogans?
The first stage of treatment
What is detoxification?
Addiction, Respiratory failure, Vomiting, Death, Drowsiness, temporary reduction of pain, diarrhea , Very uncomfortable withdrawal
What are side effects of pain killers/opiates?
Three of the main spiritual principles in the 12 step fellowship. (Hint: H.O.W.)
What are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 days?
Bone marrow damage, liver and kidney damage, blackouts, limb spasms, hearing loss and the loss of brain cells
What are inhalants?