Relapse Warning Signs
A person begins to feel sorry for him or herself.
What is self-pity?
Take my will and my life, guide me in recovery, show me how to live.
What is the NA 3rd step prayer?
A key concept in recovery when the thought of being sober forever feels overwhelming.
What is One Day At A Time?
We are only as sick as our ________.
What is Secrets?
People, places, and things that cause you to have thoughts associated with using.
What are triggers?
A person begins to withdraw and pull away from others.
What is isolation?
The only requirement for membership
What is a desire to stop using/drinking?
A way to get your feelings out without speaking
What is journaling?
Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintainance
What are the stages of change?
Worry about what may or may not happen in the future
What is anxiety?
A seemingly rational reason for behavior that moves a person in recovery close to a slip.
What is justification?
A person who can guide you through the 12 steps
What is a sponsor?
You can use this to change negative thoughts to positive thoughts.
What is reframing?
A person in recovery may continue to experience symptoms of emotional/psychological withdrawal for up to two years. This is known as ___
What is PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome)?
This type of listening requires effort and attention to the content and emotions of another's message.
What is active listening?
Thinking "I got this."
What is overconfidence?
The 12th tradition tells us to place ____ before ____
Principles before personalities
Example: "One step at a time, I can do this!"
What is positive self-talk?
*DAILY DOUBLE*
What are two types of drug dependence?
1. Physical dependence is when someone develops a tolerance for a drug or shows withdrawal symptoms without it
2. Psychological dependence is a strong emotional desire to continue using a drug.
Type of communication that makes your needs known while respecting the needs of others
What is assertiveness?
Letting the effort you put into recovery slip.
What is complacency?
To stay sober and help others achieve sobriety
What is the Primary Purpose/5th Tradition?
This means staying present in the moment.
What is mindfulness?
What is the name of the physician who wrote the "Doctor's Opinion" in the Big Book?
Who is Dr. William Silkworth?
A statement that conveys your point of view
What is an "I" statement?