THE F Word
A PRIMARY EMOTION THAT MOST ADDICTS FEEL PRIOR TO PICKING UP DRUGS AND ALCOHOL FOR THE FIRST TIME.
FEAR
When you detach, segregate and disconnect from others.
What is isolation?
I AM POWERLESS OVER MY ADDICTION AND MY LIFE HAS BECOME UNMANAGEABLE.
What is the 1st Step?
A famous female singer that died 2011 from alcohol poising is
Who is Amie Winehouse
Use _________ techniques to help you work through difficult thoughts and emotions. It can allow you to focus on the present moment, to observe your internal experiences, and to accept them without judgment or negativity.
What is mindfulness and/or meditation
THIS SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLE IS NECESSARY WHEN SURRENDERING TO A HIGHER POWER.
Faith
THIS IS ONE COMMON CAUSE OF RELAPSE.
What is RESENTMENT?
Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
What is STEP 9?
This talk show host admitted on her show in 1995 that she had been addicted to crack cocaine.
Who is Oprah.
Recovery is not easy, and is important to know that you are never alone in the process. Be open to new relationships that will support your recovery, try to build a _________ of reliable, trustworthy peers who you can call at any time of need.
What is Sober Network
IN ACTIVE ADDICTION ADDICTS OFTEN LOSE THIS.
Friends
PREMEDITATED RESENTMENTS ARE...
What are EXPECTATIONS ?
Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity.
What is TRADITION 1 of AA?
Passing away from an overdose at the age of 36, this famous actress struggled with addiction to amphetamines, barbiturates, and alcohol.
Who is Marilyn Monroe
This object can be a useful tool to express our feelings in secrecy.
What is journal or diary.
Happy, Joyous and _ _ _ _
FREE
Getting into a sexual or romantic relationship before an addict is prepared to handle that relationship (or its demise) may lead to ....
Relaspe
Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
What is STEP 7?
Black Eyed Peas singer, Fergie, has been sober for over 10 years - what was her drug of choice?
What is Crystal Meth
The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress
What is Self-Care
We must do this for ourselves before we can do this for others?
Forgive
When you are pleased with yourself, resting on your laurels and lacking motivation in your recovery you are.....
What is COMPLACENT?
Each group has but one primary purpose -- to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
What is TRADITION 5 of AA?
This 29-year-old celebrity went to rehab after being arrested for heroin possession in 2003.
Who is Nicole Richie
The process/type of therapy of challenging negative thoughts. (Thoughts-Emotions-Behaviors)
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)