Defense Mechanisms
Side Effects
12 Step
Coping Skills
Misc
100
making excuses for inappropriate behavior
What is rationalization?
100
memory loss, loss of coordination, loss of motivation, paranoia, lead to breathing problems or cancer
What is a side effect of Marijuana?
100
Alcoholics Anonymous
What is a support group for people struggling with alcohol
100
Going for a run, lifting weights, taking a walk, playing basketball
What is exercise?
100
No longer using due to the legal system, parents, or problems at school.
What is external motivation?
200
Ignore or refuting an unpleasant fact or situation
What is denial
200
euphoria, impaired judgment, decreased anxiety, sedation, confusion, vomiting, decreased heart rate, coma, death
What is a side effect of alcohol
200
Someone you meet in 12 step programs that helps you in your recovery by calling you daily, meeting with you, and doing step work with you.
What is a sponsor?
200
Seeking help or talking to someone about your problems
What is counseling?
200
Anyone or anywhere that may lead you back to using
What is a high risk situation?
300
"I don't get high all the time like everyone else does, I ONLY get high at parties, or on the weekends.
What is minimizing?
300
Anxiety and paranoia Depression Irritability Fatigue Trouble focusing and concentrating Dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo Loss of appetite Trouble sleeping Jaw soreness from teeth grinding
What is side effect of ecstasy?
300
Doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result.
What is insanity?
300
taking deep breathes, listening to relaxing music, paying attention to thoughts
What is meditation?
300
Using friends and drug dealers
Who is a person to avoid?
400
stating that someone or something causes your unhealthy behavior
What is blaming?
400
sedation, euphoria, dizziness, fatigue, depression, tremors, sleeplessness, anxiousness, flu-like symptoms, upset stomach, dry mouth, pupil constriction, itching, hallucination, coma, death
What is a side effect of opiates?
400
Not having control over whether you use or not
What is powerlessness?
400
a school sports team, a club, a committee
What are extracurricular activities?
400
withdrawing, change in attitude, hanging out with old friends, denial, over confidence
What is an early warning sign for relapse?
500
"My mom has a problem with alcohol."
What is projecting?
500
increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, hallucinations, headaches, severe agitation, possibly seizures, coma, death
What is a side effect of synthetic marijuana?
500
Something that is greater than yourself
What is a higher power?
500
Sober supports
Who are people who don't use substances and are willing to help you out?
500
Being honest, open, and willing
How are we successful in recovery?
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