12 Steps
What is step 1?
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable.
What month is national recovery month?
September
What is a high risk situation for relapse?
You have to hit "rock bottom" before seeking help or treatment
False! You don’t have to wait until your life is in complete chaos to get the support you need. In fact, early intervention can prevent many of the severe consequences associated with prolonged substance use.
What is the number one substance of abuse in the US?
Alcohol
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
Step 12
When is national overdose awareness day?
August 31
This is the very first stage of relapse, during which a person isn't consciously thinking about using but their emotions and behaviors are showing that a relapse could be imminent?
Emotional relapse
Alcohol affects people of the same height and weight in the same way?
False. Depends on - how much you drink, what you drink, if you have eaten, and men metabolize alcohol at a faster rate than women
How many adults in the US struggle with alcohol use disorder?
Per NIDA nearly 1 in 10 people in 2024
What is step 11?
Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
According to AA what are the "Three Essentials" of recovery?
Honesty, Open mindedness, and Willingness
This is a temporary euphoric phase in early recovery that can mask underlying triggers by making a person feel overconfident and immune to relapse
Pink Cloud Effect
Vomiting is a sign of alcohol poisoning
True
A mental state achieved by focusing awareness on the present moment often used as a grounding tool
Mindfulness
Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
Step 5
What is the term used to describe an individual who is dealing with both a substance use disorder and a mental health issue simultaneously?
Dual Diagnosis or Co-Occurring Disorder
A person tells themselves, “I deserve to drink because I had a terrible day.” What type of thinking is this an example of?
Justification
Relapse begins when a person uses their substance of choice
False. Relapse is a process. It often begins weeks or months prior with emotional or mental warning signs (e.g., isolating, skipping meetings)
This automatic response system is triggered by perceived threats but can become overactive in early recovery due to stress or trauma history
Fight/Flight/Freeze/Fawn Response
(Fight/Flight Response is an acceptable answer)
Step 10
Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
What are examples of support groups for friends and family members of an individual with an addiction?
Al Anon, Learn to Cope, Family Restored, etc.
What is the key difference between a trigger and a warning sign in relapse prevention?
A trigger increases the urge/risk of use; a warning sign indicates that the person is becoming vulnerable to relapse.
Someone can be abstinent from substances while still engaging in behaviors and thought patterns that increase their risk of relapse.
True
This term describes an unhealthy relationship dynamic where one person enables another's addiction or destructive behavior?
Codependency