12-Steps; The Basics
These two men, one a doctor and one a New York stockbroker, are said to be the founding fathers. (Who are they)?
Who are Dr. Robert Smith and Bill Wilson
The average brain is said to weigh how much?
3.3 lbs.
The costs of the problem behavior have not yet been recognized. At this stage, we are in denial and are not seriously considering making change.
What is precontemplation
Defined as a chronic, relapsing, disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences.
What is Addiction
Friday night, receiving a paycheck, happy hour, certain friends, money are examples of what?
What are External triggers
An experienced member who guides newcomers through recovery?
What is a Sponsor
These are chemicals that carry messages between neurons.
What are neurotransmitters
During this stage, new behaviors are being maintained for a significant period of time, usually 6 months or longer, and has problem behaviors have been successfully replaced.
What is Maintenance
Probably the most common cause of relapse, this emotional state is said to be a secondary emotion, and is considered a healthy emotion. It becomes unhealthy when one acts upon or suppresses it.
What is Anger
This is the process of going back to substance use and al the behaviors and patterns that come with it.
What is Relapse
12-Step groups believe that alcohol and addiction are considered this?
What is a chronic disease, or allergy?
This brain chemical is associated with pleasure and reward.
What is Dopamine
During this stage, a decision to make change has been recognized, and the individual has begun making minor changes to support their decision.
What is Preparation
Feeling bad about your actions, something that goes against your values or moral beliefs.
What is Guilt
This is what happens when your brain has given you permission to use substances.
What is Relapse Justification
A group that provides support for family members of alcoholics.
What is Al-Anon
Developed fully at the time of birth, this part of the brain is responsible for the Fight, Flight or Freeze response.
What is the Survival brain, or Lizard brain?
During this stage, an individual may be ambivalent, and/or has recognized that change may be necessary, but still remain hesitant.
What is Contemplation
Irrational thoughts and feelings about who you are as a person.
What is Shame
After making changes, some individuals will return to their previous problem behaviors. This can happen at any time, and typically has unnoticed warning signs.
What is Relapse
Group One of Alcoholics Anonymous is said to be founded in what city and year?
What is June 10, 1935 in Akron, Ohio
The second part of the brain to develop, usually by age 3, is primarily responsible for what?
What are emotions?
During this stage, significant steps have been taken to end the problem behavior.
What is Action
Overcoming substance dependence requires recognition of its power and hold over us. Entering treatment is the first act of what?
What is Acceptance
These small decisions and behaviors might not seem problematic at the time, and the individual might push through difficult situations without trouble. However, many _______ _______ _______ can move one farther away from recovery and closer to relapse.
What are Seemingly Insignificant Decisions (SIDs)