12 Steps
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.
Step 1
What mental health problem do you struggle with?
......
One day....
at a time
What is your favorite Self-Care Activity
......
Is Addiction a Disease or a Moral Problem?
Disease
Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Step 2
Prolonged Sadness
Depression
Let go and.....
let God
Name 3 Self-Care Activities
........................
Is there scientific evidence that addiction can be genetic
YES!
Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
Step 8
Prolonged fear and worry
Anxiety
Live life on life's......
terms
This practice involves deep breathing and slowly RELAXING all of your MUSCLES from head to toe.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
What organ in the body is the most related to addiction
Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
Step 6
What type of therapy addresses thinking
Rational-emotive behavioral-therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Nothing is so bad.....
a drink won't make it worse
From a traditional eastern perspective, this practice is defined as "Focusing on a Virtuous Object"
Meditation
Name at least 1 neurotransmitter that is related to addiction
Dopamine, Endorphine, Serotonin, Epinephrine
Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
Step 11
This type of treatment involves using the eyes and is often used for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
E.M.D.R.
HALT =
don't get to Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Other than activities you can do by yourself, (Internal Recovery Supports) what else is important to do in recovery.
(External Recovery Supports)
You cannot do it alone, support from others is nearly vital in successful recovery, CR, 12-step, SMART Recovery... ETC.
What part or parts of the brain is central to addiction
Limbic System/Center of the brain and the Frontal/Prefrontal Cortex.