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This is an acronym used in AA and NA that stands for feelings that can distract us from recovery.
What is H.A.L.T
Insomnia, irritability, mood swings, clouded thinking, over reaction or numbness and low energy are all examples of what?
What is withdrawal symptoms
These are triggered by anyone or anything that reminds you of the drug, even the time of day for some
What is cravings
Twin Town requires us to get this in the first 90 days of treatment so that we can make sure we are in good health
What is health and physical exam
You don’t need to run an iron man competition to feel the positive effects of this, a simple walk or bike ride works just fine but try your best to be consistent.
What is exercise regularly
Your feeling exhilarated that you are not using, enjoy it but be aware that it will pass so that a relapse won’t blind side you.
What is The pink cloud
I was so used to my pleasure senses going crazy when I was using and now I’m not able to experience pleasure, I heard this goes away in time
What is Anhedonia
PAWS stands for what
What is post acute withdrawal symptoms
This medication is used to combat both alcohol and opioid cravings
What is vivitrol
Do you like to garden, work jigsaw puzzles, or nit? Give your mind a break and find one of these.
What is Find a hobby
These can last up to two years in extreme cases
What is PAWS
I was in the hospital and they gave me some medications and took care of me while I was doing my best to get sober
What is detox
HALT stands for what
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired
Drugs and alcohol deplete body of nutrients for healthy looking ____ and ____.
What is skin and hair?
This is know to reduce stress, controls anxiety, promotes emotional health, lengthens attention span, may reduce age related memory loss, helps fight addictions, improves sleep, helps control pain and can generate kindness.
What is meditation
We have filled our lives with so many activities that we have no time for ______.
What is reflection?
I’m having trouble sleeping now that I’m sober, they say that exercise, and and a healthy diet can help me but medication might also help, I might be experiencing what?
What is insomnia
Having one of these may mean you have a fear of using or that you are still longing for the relief that your drug gave you but it doesn’t mean that its a prophecy.
What is a using dream
Drugs and alcohol irritates _____ - increasing risk of ulcers gastric distress.
What is stomach?
This is known to promote weight loss, promote strong bones and teeth, improve gut health, promote better mood, better sleep, and help with your energy.
What is healthy dieting/ nutrition
One moment I’m feeling good the next moment I’m irritated and feeling bad and upset?
What is mood swings?
I woke up in a bad mood and things that usually wouldn’t bother me are getting on my nerves, I’m am experiencing what.
What is irritability
If I’m _____, ______, ______, or _____ then those are red flags that might lower my defenses against relapse.
What is hungry, angry, lonely, tired?
Drugs and alcohol cause the ____ to reduce vitamin and mineral storage; overworked ____ swells preventing bile production and filtering operation.
What is liver?
These exercises cause the body to use large amounts of oxygen and promote the heart and pulse rate to rise through steady, constant movement.
What are aerobics?