History
AA/NA/CA and other self-help recovery groups are founded on these.
What is- The 12-Step program
Finish this statement: "Addiction is a ______ and _____ disease. That, when left untreated, will lead to death.
What is: "Addiction is a chronic and progress disease. That, when left untreated. will lead to death.
This drug causes disturbances in your heart rate and rhythm. The brain can be temporarily and permanently injured. Areas in the brain effected include: memory, problem solving, judgement, behavior, understanding pain and pleasure, coordination, and regulation of all body systems.
What is Alcohol.
H.O.W. do we recover?
What is: Honesty, Openness, and Willingness.
Thinking about are substance use with "rose colored glasses" is referred to as * and can cause relapse if the thought is not challenged.
What is: Euphoric Recall
AA was founded in what Ohio city?
What is- Akron
What are the 4 phases of addiction, in order?
What are: Introduction, Maintenance, Disenchantment, and Disaster.
This drug can remain in the system from 1-6 weeks after a single use; can last for several months if used frequently.
Short Term effects: problem with memory, judgement, perception, and coordination.
Long term effects: changes in brain functioning and decreased ability to handle stress, higher rates of head and neck cancers, 4x more likely to experience a heart attack within the 1st hour of use, lung aliments (cancers and respiratory problems), and decreased fertility.
What is Marijuana.
What is the first Step in the 12-Step program?
What is: We admit we are powerless over our addiction and that our lives have become unmanageable.
"I will only use once"... "I will only use with friends"... "I did the program and don't have problem anymore" are all examples of this type of thinking and can lead to relapse if not challenged.
What is: Magical Thinking
These two individuals founded AA in 1935.
Who are- Dr. Bob S and Bill W.
Describe the difference between Social Users, Chemical Abusers, and Addicts.
What are:
Social Users- we can take it or leave it. Only use in a social climate (parties, celebrations, etc)
Chemical Abusers- may go through stages of consuming intoxicating amounts and then moderate, or limit, use or lose interest.
Addicts- we lose control of our chemical use and continue to drink and drug despite negative consequences.
This class of can drug cause permanent changes in the brain's neurochemistry, and, over time, increase the user's likelihood of developing symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. Chemical changes in the brain result in depression and decreased memory functioning. Increased paranoia, delusions, and hallucinations are common when this class of drug is used, and can be permanent.
Abstinence and Attitude are key to living a Recovery Lifestyle. What 3 aspects of our lives must we examine and change to promote a Recovery Lifestyle?
What are: People, Places, and Things
Remember the ___ of your story not the ____ or you will convince yourself to return to your substance use.
What is:
Remember the end of your story not the beginning or you will convince yourself to return to your substance use.
What are the two books people in Recovery from mood altering chemicals (alcohol/other drugs) use to help them in their Recovery? Sometimes referred to as the "bible' for the Recovery addict?
What are Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous
This is a major obstacle to our Recovery. When we engage in this thought pattern/behavior we minimize or deny the effect our dependency has had on ourselves and others. We ignore the problems that have arisen because of our use and we believe we can live our lives with some dishonesty.
What is: Denial
This drug is market to youth as a "legal high"; however, they are now illegal due to health risks. Users may experience: anxiety, agitation, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, tremors, seizures, hallucinations and paranoia.
What is Synthetic Marijuana (K2/Spice)
When building a stable Foundation for our Recovery Lifestyle, what are the 4 separate areas we should focus on?
What are:
Developing a stable living situation
Building a stable Recovery support team
Stabilizing our job or daily activities
Developing stable relationship
When dealing with a high-risk situation such as a birthday party, wedding, or celebration where drugs and alcohol may be present, what are two preventative strategies you can take to protect your sobriety?
What are:
Don't go.
Give yourself permission to leave
Go with a sober friend/Sponsor
Have a way to leave (money for a cab/bus, Uber, or drive yourself)
What book, in addition to AA/NA Big Book, help the Recovery addict in their program?
What is- the 12 and 12.
Our ____ keep us sick.
What are: Secrets
This synthetic drug has both stimulant and hallucinogen qualities. It causes a false sense of well being and joy. Users may experience: faintness, nausea, blurred vision, rapid heartbeat, panic attacks, convulsions, depression, impaired memory, and confusion.
What is Ecstasy.
Meditation, drawing, counseling, meetings, calling sober support, and exercise are examples of this?
What are Coping skills
What is the definition of Addictive Insanity?
What is: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.