AA & NA
What is the nickname of the book used in Alcoholics Anonymous?
The Big Book
_____, _____, and _____ is HOW it works.
Honesty
Open mindedness
Willingness
Describe box breathing
Inhale for 4 seconds
Hold for 4 seconds
Exhale for 4 seconds
Hold for 4 seconds
Repeat
What does co-occurring disorder mean?
Having a MH and SUD disorder
Is Anger a primary or secondary emotion?
Secondary
What is the nickname for the book used in Narcotics Anonymous?
Basic Text
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their ____, ____, and ____ with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Experience
Strength
Hope
What does Earthing mean?
Walking around outside with no shoes or socks to absorb the energy from the Earth.
MAT stands for Medication Assisted Treatment. Name at least 3 different examples of MAT
Methadone
Suboxone / Sublocade
Naltrexone / Vivitrol
Campral
Topomax
* GLP weight loss medications are in clinical trials *
What is the opposite of Addiction?
CONNECTION
The Serenity Prayer recited at the conclusion of 12 Step meetings asks to be granted the Serenity for these 3 things:
Acceptance
Courage
Wisdom
If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to ___ ___ ___ ___ to get it - then you are ready to take certain steps.
go to any length
What is the DBT skill of Opposite Action?
Intentionally doing the opposite of what you would normally do
Personification of Addiction
Relapse is a _____ not an event. The first stage is a ____ relapse, with the very last stage being when you actually consume a substance.
Process
Mental or Emotional
The name of the Chapter in the AA book for people who do not believe in God.
We Agnostics
What is the name of the 1st, 2nd and final reading during an AA meeting?
Preamble
How it Works
The Promises
What is the concept of Relapse Drift?
If you don’t keep your recovery firmly anchored to its foundation by doing certain things for your recovery, you’re at risk of drifting into relapse
What are the 6 core emotions on the Coping Wheel?
Sad
Fear
Anger
Strong
Happy
Calm
What is the effective communication formula for using I statements?
I feel _____
When you _____
I would prefer it if ________.
Step 12 states:
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to ___ ____ ____ to addicts, and to practice these ____ in all of our affairs.
Carry this message
Principles
Remember we deal with alcohol; cunning, _____ and _______.
Baffling
Powerful
Define the concept of Mindfulness
The practice of actively paying attention to the present moment while calmly acknowledging your thoughts, feelings and emotions without judging them as good or bad or allowing them to impact, overwhelm you or dictate your actions/reactions.
We learned about the SMART Recovery term of DISARM. This helps us recognize when our addiction is speaking to us. What does DISARM stand for?
Destructive Images and Self-talk Awareness and Refusal Method.
What is the Anger Iceberg Theory?
A psychological concept that suggests anger is just the visible tip of a deeper emotional issue. Similar to an iceberg, which has a small visible portion above the water and a large hidden part beneath the surface, anger often masks underlying emotions like hurt, fear or frustration. This theory emphasizes the importance of exploring and addressing these underlying emotions to better manage and understand anger.