challenges
A strong addictive urge that can pull you in a way you may not want to go if you are not careful.
What is a craving
What is isolation?
When you detach, segregate and disconnect from others.
The oldest known intoxicating substance used specifically for recreational purposes. (even dating back to biblical times.)
What is Alcohol.
we experience these in our mind, heart and gut and it is important to learn how to manage our reaction to them.
What is emotions/feelings
You may have went backwards a little bit, but you didn't completely relapse.
What is a setback, or a lapse
Define resentment- a common cause for relapse
Resentment is a complex, multilayered emotion that has been described as a mixture of disappointment, disgust and anger. a common saying- expectations are premeditated resentments.
This was begun in Akron, Ohio, in 1935, with a chance meeting between two alcoholics, one a doctor and one a broker.
What is AA?
It is important to learn to manage this uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things.
What is anxiety.
With more severe addiction, particularly opioid, if the withdrawal symptoms or cravings get overwhelming is may be wise to consider seeing a doctor for this.
What is Medication or medication assisted treatment. MAT
Guilt is feeling bad about what you've done. ______ is feeling bad about who you are.
What is Shame
Class of drugs used medicinally for thousands of years to relieve physical pain but nowadays often abused to relieve emotional pain
What is opiates/opioids
these changing temporary states of mind can make us feel high, low and everything in between, so it is important to learn to regulate these
What is our moods
The say that relapse doesn't suddenly happen out of nowhere- it's not even an event, it is usually more of a ------
What is a process
Getting into a sexual or romantic relationship before someone in recovery is prepared to handle that relationship (or its demise) may lead to ....
What is RELAPSE?
Even though life may be spiraling out of control with dependency on a substance, some people may believe that they are not addicted just because they may be obtaining drugs in this legal medical way.
What is prescriptions
Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occurred earlier in life which is referred to as
What is trauma
One method for some people to use when deciding to stop using, is to use less and less gradually, or change to a less harmful substance. If that isn't working for you, what would be the more direct approach to stop using substances?
What is sobriety/abstinence
Define complacency
When you are pleased with yourself, resting on your laurels and lacking motivation in your recovery
The vast majority of people who use this legal plant, use it as often as 10 or 20 times a day, despite knowing it is the number one killer of all addictive substances in the world.
What is tobacco
It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotions which stems from holding onto anger and grudges
What is resentments