Recovery Terms
If an alcoholic/addict cannot be cured, what is called when they are not actively using and working a program?
Recovery/Sobriety
When you sit in silence for a period of time, that is called?
Meditation.
How many steps are required to be taken in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous?
12
What is it called when we know we are doing something wrong but we make it ok in our minds?
Justification/Rationalization
You do this when you want something, but cant obtain it legally.
Steal
What is the term for telling people what's going on with us?
Accountability/Honesty
When you logically write down things that occur throughout your day in order to learn about yourself, that is called?
Journaling/10th step
This man founded AA.
Who is Bill W.
When we think about using substances, those thoughts are often referred to?
Cravings/Obsessions
You do this when you don't want to get caught.
Lie/Cheat
Coping Skills
Changing the way you are looking at a situation/outcome in a more positive light can be called?
Reframing/CBT
Apologizing or resolving negative situations from when you were in active addiction.
What is Making Amends
When something happens to or around us that makes us think about using, it is usually referred to as?
Triggers
Manipulate
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Is most often characterized by an extreme desire to cut down or stop entirely with the inability to achieve this desire by ones own will power alone.
ADDICTION
If reacting to an emotion without thinking about it first can cause a negative outcome, what should you do before reacting?
THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK/BEHAVE!!!
How do you introduce yourself in AA?
My name is Katelyn and I am an addict
True or false Many people struggle to admit they have alcoholism.
True
A pattern of addictive behavioral patters unchecked often results in _ _ _ _ _ _ _ very quickly.
Relapse
After 1 year of abstinence from a substance, according to the DSM IV, you are considered to be in _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
Remission.
What is mindfulness
What is the main purpose of the Big Book?
To help with recovery
Is addiction considered a disease?
Yes it is in the DSM as a mental illness and most often requires treatment
The most dangerous behavioral pattern that can threaten someone's sobriety is? AND WHY?
HINT* How many times have you tried to recover alone?
1. Isolation
2. We alone do not have to necessary resources to achieve lifelong sobriety.