Walk This Way
set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems originally proposed by Bill Wilson
12-Step Fellowship, A.A.
Substance Use, Substance misuse, addiction
the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies for the treatment of substance use disorders.
Medication-Assisted Recovery
Often called ‘self-help’ groups or ‘support’ groups, these groups are small scale community-oriented groups where people suffering from Substance Use Disorders meet and provide support to each other.
Mutual Support Groups & Mutual Aid Groups
founders of Alcoholics Anonymous
Bill W., Dr. Bob
Christ-centered program with foundations firmly established in Biblical truth. The 12 Steps with accompanying Scriptures and the 8 Principles based on the Beatitudes offer participants a clear path of salvation and discipleship; bringing hope, freedom, sobriety, healing, and the opportunity to give back one day at a time through our one and only true Higher Power, Jesus Christ.
Celebrate Recovery
Relapse
Reoccurrance
the original medication approved
for the treatment of opioid addiction.
Full Agonist
Methadone
the whole collection of resources an individual may use to facilitate their ongoing recovery.
Recovery Capital
Christian Organization Ebby Thatcher was a member of when he talked to Bill W.
Uses the 4 absolutes
Oxford Group
is a behavioral change program and national support group network for people concerned about their drinking and who desire to make positive lifestyle changes, empowers individuals to accept personal responsibility for choosing and maintaining their own path, whether moderation or abstinence.
Moderation Management
Addict/ Alcoholic
Person with SUD
an opioid used to treat opioid addiction, moderate acute pain, and moderate chronic pain.
Partial agonist
Buprenorphine
a situation when someone is experiencing a substance use disorder and mental illness at the same time
Co-Occurring Disorder or Dual Diagnosis
AA's birthday
June 10, 1935
a science-based mutual-support program to help people overcome addictions, empowers people to assume responsibility for their recovery using a 4-Point Program
SMART Recovery
Clean and Sober
In Recovery
medication generally used to block the effects of opioids, especially in overdose
Suboxone, Buprenorphine & Naloxone
when the recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs causes clinically and functionally significant impairment, such as health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home.
Addiction
what year was the Big Book published
1939
set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. A social justice movement built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs.
Harm Reduction
Denial
Ambivalence
injectable prescribed to alcohol-dependent or opioid-dependent people to help them reduce cravings, control, or abstain
Vivitrol, Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone
Supported scientific evidence6 indicates approximately 50 percent of adults who once met diagnostic criteria for a substance use disorder—or about 25 million people—are currently in stable *this* (1 year or longer).
Remission
First female member of AA. Mentored by Bill W.
Marty Man