True or False: Sleep deficiency has been linked to depression and anxiety
What is true?
The most common substance use disorder in the United States
What is alcohol use disorder?
This term describes a person who has more sober time then you and provides support throughout the recovery process in AA in the form of "working the steps" with you and engaging in regular check-ins.
What is a sponsor?
A group for family members, friends, employers, coworkers or anyone affected bysomeone else’s drinking
What is Al-Anon?
A powerful tool for processing thoughts and emotions involving writing and recording
What is journaling?
A mind-body practice training attention and awareness to achieve mental clarity, emotional calm and relaxation
What is meditation?
The need to take more of a substance to get the same effect
What is tolerance
Emotional, environmental, or social situations that drag up memories of drug or or alcohol use in the past
What are triggers?
A group that uses “Friends of Bill” as a discreet term to identify themselves while maintaining anonymity
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who share the same goal of sobriety at weekly gatherings that happen in the same place and at the same time
What is attending sober support meetings?
Planned, structured, repetitive physical activity done to improve or maintain physical fitness, health, and overall well-being
What is exercise?
The continuous period during which you’ve abstained from using any mind-altering substances
What is abstinence, sobriety or sober time?
This two word term describes a supportive, trigger-free environment where an individual feels secure enough to express their emotions without fear of judgement
What is a safe space?
A Buddhist-based peer support program that incorporates mindfulness and meditation into meetings
What is Recovery Dharma?
Any type of movement that increases heart rate and releases endorphins into the bloodstream
What is physical activity (or movement)?
Define acceptable interactions designed to reduce stress and codependency while fostering self-respect; Key examples include saying "no" to protect time, avoiding triggering places, and setting rules for interactions with others
What are boundaries?
A powerful psychological desire to consume alcohol or engage in an activity
What is a craving?
Emotional, Mental & Physical
What are the 3 phases of relapse?
A peer support program that takes a biblically based approach to help individuals achieve long lasting recovery
What is Celebrate Recovery?
The intentional practice of paying attention to the present moment, on purpose, and without judgment, using techniques like breath awareness, guided visualization, or mindfulness which can reduce stress and enhance well-being
What is meditation?
4 aspects of well being that represent whole wellness:
A. Financial, Interpersonal, Physical, Sobriety
B. Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual
C. Internal, External, Interpersonal, Spiritual
What is B?
A range of uncomfortable and potentially fatal symptoms that can occur if you stop or significantly reduce alcohol intake after long-term use
What is withdrawal?
Intentional daily actions that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being to maintain sobriety, manage stress, and is the single best strategy use to prevent relapse
What is self care?
An evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Therapy
What is SMART Recovery?
Evaluating people in your life and keeping positive influences in your social circle and mindfully considering who to add through social engagement and activities; may include family, friends, co-workers, etc.
What is building a (sober) support network?