Relapse
Miscellaneous
12 Step Sayings
Techniques
Acronyms
100

Attending 12 Step Meetings and Exercising are examples of

Non Triggering Activities

100

What are some common signs of relapse? 

  • Boredom
  • Stress
  • Money problems
  • Relationship issues
  • Certain sights and smells
  • Certain people or places
  • Falling into old habits
  • Anger
100

This saying reminds you to entrust things you cannot control to your higher power.

Let Go and Let God

100

This is a plan that individuals make to help them stay sober

What is a relapse prevention plan? 

100

What does P.A.W.S. stand for

Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms 

200

This type of trigger can include anxiety, anger, frustration, and fatigue.

Emotional States

200

Anxiety, irritability, stress, anger, low self-esteem are all examples of what type of trigger?

Internal Trigger

200

This saying reminds you to stay positive and that negativity is only temporary

This Too Shall Pass

200

This technique takes you through the five senses to focus on the moment.

5-4-3-2-1 coping technique

200
What does H.O.W. stand for?

Honesty, Openness, Willingness

300

This is a technique used to redirect thoughts to try and avoid a relapse.

Thought Stopping

300

This stage of recovery is sometimes referred to as the honeymoon period due to increased energy and optimism.

Early Abstinence

300

This saying reminds us that honesty is essential in recovery

You're Only As Sick As Your Secrets

300
This is a person who you typically work through a 12 step program with. 

What is a Sponsor. 

300

What does the acronym H.A.L.T. stand for?

Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

400

Saying things like "I was testing myself," "I needed it for a specific purpose," and "I felt bad" are all forms of what?

Relapse Justification

400

Common symptoms of P.A.W.S. include 

(At least 3 symptoms)

What is insomnia, irritability, anxiety, depression, impaired concentration, lack of motivation, mood swings, low energy, poor memory, poor impulse control, increased sensitivity to stress, cravings, dreams, apathy

400

This saying is a reminder that you do not have to accept everything that is said at meetings and that you can decide what applies to you

Take What You Like and Leave the Rest

400

These techniques can help process anger in a healthy way.

What is journaling, talking to a trusted person, or practicing relaxation exercises?

400

The acronym S.M.A.R.T. as in S.M.A.R.T. Goals stands for

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bond

500

2 Step Meetings, School, Sports, and Activities with Friends who are Drug Free are examples of...

Building Blocks of Structure

500

P.A.W.S. is the brain's way of correcting ___________ _________ that it suffered during active addiction. 

(Hint 2 words)

Chemical Imbalances

500

This reminds us to slow down and not try to do everything all at once

One Day At A Time

500

This technique involves playing out what will happen in your mind until the very end 

Play Through The Tape

500

How long can people experience P.A.W.S.?

Up to 2 years

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