12 Step Meetings
Another recovering addict or alcoholic who volunteers their time to guide a newer person through the twelve steps.
What is a sponsor.
What is RCI.
The judge implements a __________ when I do not follow the rules.
What is a sanction.
Characterized by ucontrollable cravings, tolerance to a substance, use of substance despite consquences, withdrawal when consumption has stopped, and a physiological change in brain chemistry.
What is the disease of addiction/alcoholism.
We experience these in our mind, heart, and gut and it is important that we learn to manage our reaction to them.
What are feelings/emotions.
A meeting that you attend regularly and get involved with service work.
What is a home group.
The room people in Recovery Court go for their Vivitrol shots.
What is the drug court office.
The most important requirement of recovery court, that comes before all other requirements.
What is honesty.
The most addictive chemical available, is legal for most Americans and available to purchase at gas stations.
What is nicotine.
It is important to learn to manage this uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things.
What is anxiety.
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
What is the serenity prayer.
Location is 404 James Robertson Pkwy STE1200
Nashville, TN 37219
What is Averhealth.
A candy bar, a gift card, phase ups, certificates, clapping.
What are incentives.
Sweats, shakes, hallucinations.
What are symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. (Also acceptable: What are DTs)
These temporary mental states can make us feel high, low, and everything in between so it is important that we learn to regulate them.
What are moods.
A list of principle based actions that cause a spiritual awakening to help a person struggling with alcoholism/addiction stay clean and sober.
What are the 12 Steps.
Where a person will be scheduled to do public service work if they have been late for or missed 3 small group meetings.
What is the Animal Shelter.
The phase where: minimum 90 days, Drug test minimum 2/week, attend minimum 1 monthly staffing, attend 3 meetings per week, maintain sponsor and work 12 steps, maintain stable employment, pay $45 per month Recovery Court fees, MRT must be started.
What is phase 3.
_________ is the pleasure in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction.
A negative emotion stemming from holding on to anger or a grudge; is worked on through therapy and/or step 4.
What is resentment.
A list of principles that guides a twelve step group to help it maintain it's integrity.
What are the 12 Traditions.
The place where people go for mental health treatment and support. (Hint Sami from the Recovery Court team works here).
What is Mental Health Coop.
Happy, healthy, often reunited with families, law abiding citizens, productive members of society, funny, challenging, stubborn, worthy.
What are recovery court participants; graduates; people in recovery.
The most widely abused drug in America.
What is marijuana.
Emotionally painful experiences in life which cause temporary or sometimes permanent brain changes and can contribute to mental illness and substance use problems.
What is trauma.