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Most commonly abused drug across the nation...
Alcohol
Process by which the body rids itself of a drug...
Detoxification
One of the most common & effective coping skills a person in early recovery can develop is, this string of behaviors characterized by "a sequence of actions regularly followed"...
Routine
moment-to-moment awareness of one’s experience without judgment. It can be promoted by certain practices or activities, such as meditation
What is mindfulness
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
What is gratitude
Is the fastest addicting drug...
Nicotine
Term: Abstain from ALL illicit drugs and alcohol...
Sobriety
Feelings of worry, uneasiness, or dread...
Anxiety
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
What is empathy
A strong desire. The inundating thought or emotion that feels like you're being pulled, equated with urges
What is craving
People, Places, Things that cause people to have thoughts associated with substance abuse...
Triggers
This increases as you continue to drink/use, requiring you to need more of your substance to feel the same high.
Increased tolerance
This is defined as doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different outcome.
What is Insanity
Practice healthy ___ ____ to overcome cravings and triggers.
What is Coping Skills
Which Step is as follows? We admitted we were powerless over alcohol--that our lives had become unmanageable
Step One
With continued substance abuse the brain will stop producing this brain chemical that enables pleasure..
Dopamine
Used to combat heroin/opiate overdose...
Narcan or Naloxone
Process that allows you to sit still, clear your mind, and focus on breathing.
What is Meditation
Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information; important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in
What is a relapse prevention plan
A special person that helps you work through the Steps and keeps you accountability in your recovery?
What is a sponsor?
Stress disorder AFTER traumatic event...
PTSD
Feelings of extreme sadness, shame, guilt and/or dispair...
Depression
Emotional or physical limits that people set to create a healthy sense of personal space.
What is boundaries
What 2 individuals started Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935?
Bill W and Dr. Bob
Anger, humor, diversion, blaming, excuse making, denial, compromising
What are defenses/defense mechanisms?