Support Systems
This is a 12-step program for people with all types of addictions
What is Narcotics Anonymous
This is a trigger which is outside of you?
What is an external trigger?
This type of treatment is conducted outside of a residential setting
What is OUTPATIENT TREATMENT?
A circle of individuals and institutions which can help with emotional and practical support
What is a support system?
This is the sensation you often get when you are triggered
What is a craving
This type of outpatient treatment requires at least 9 hours per week.
What is INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT?
This addiction recovery support is more structured and professional
What is treatment?
Feelings, thoughts and memories are this type of trigger
What is an internal trigger?
Treatment usually consists of individual sessions and _______________
What is GROUPS?
It is important to have plenty of these
Phone numbers
The easiest way to not experience a trigger is to _____________ it.
What is AVOID
The person who leads groups and walks beside you in the treatment process is called this
What is a SUBSTSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR?
This is a person who can help you work the twelve steps
What is a sponsor?
When a craving won't go away, you can often defuse it by forcing yourself to think past the substance use to the consequence
What is PLAYING THE TAPE OUT TO THE END?
The average success rate for all types of treatment is _______ %
What is 50%?