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The uncontrollable craving for a drug of choice. Loss of control and continued use despite negative consequences. The chronic/ biological brain disease that causes psychological and physical dependence.
What is Addiction
A group for men and women who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol. Ex. NA, AA, CA, etc.
What is 12-step fellowship
This is a list of what: 1) The user 2) Family 3) Children 4) Co-workers 5) Parents 6) Siblings 7) Friends 8) Community
Who are those affected by substance abuse
People, places, and things
What are triggers
The acronym H.A.L.T. stands for.
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
The process in which the body rids itself of a drug.
What is Detoxification
God 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
Communication, Trust, Healthy Boundaries, and safety are all signs of what
What is a Healthy Relationship
Meditation, Mindfulness, Exercise, therapy, calling a sober and/or friend, and listening to music are all examples of this useful tool in recovery
What is a coping skill
This concept teaches individuals to become more self-aware
What is mindfulness/meditation
The following symptoms are experienced when this process is occurring: irritability, depression, memory issues, sleep disturbance/issues, cravings, etc.
What is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
We admitted we were powerless over addiction that our lives had become unmanageable.
What is step 1
To maintain healthy relationships, we should identify and communicate these physical, psychological, and emotional limits to protect ourselves from being used, manipulated, or violated by others.
What are Boundaries
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the cost.
What are goals
The condition of not having any effects from alcohol or drugs
What is sobriety
The Neurotransmitter in the brain responsible for pleasure.
What is Dopamine
The support for family and friends of individuals who struggle with addiction.
What is Al-Anon/ Nar-Anon
This two-word term describes when you carefully hear and focus on what another person is saying and then repeat back what you heard to confirm that you understood them.
What is active/ reflective listening
What are four benefits from having and using healthy coping skills?
Raised Self Esteem, Better Mental Health, Decrease in Cravings/Urges, Better able to deal with Cravings, Better Emotional Management, Healthier relationships...
The first stage of treatment
What is Detoxification
This evidence-based approach to continuing recovery from addiction involves recognizing triggers and warning signs and then developing specific coping strategies to avoid a return to negative behaviors.
What is a relapse prevention plan
Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
What is step 10
The excessive emotional or psychological dependence on a partner, typically one who requires support on account of an illness or addiction.
What is Codependent
The emotional state of low tension, in which there is an absence of arousal, particularly from negative sources such as anger, anxiety, or fear.
What is relaxation
Whatever the substance is, once addiction to that substance occurs for long enough this important organ drastically changes the way it functions.
What is the Brain