Illusion of Immunity
What is Relapse?
Relapse Dynamic
Step Two
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
100

What percentage of all alcoholics/addicts in recovery will relapse?

70%

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T/F Relapse is part of recovery.

F: relapse is part of the disease of addiction

100

What changes, if NOTHING changes?

NOTHING

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What is step Two?

We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
100

How often does someone typically experience PAWS?

every 28-30 days

200

The state of being insusceptible, exempt, or protected from penalty.

Immune/Immunity

200

What does SLIP stand for?

Sobriety Lost Its Priority

200

What acronym represents the 3 keys to recovery (honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness)?

HOW

200

If step one is 'I can't', what is step two?

He can

200

How long does someone typically experience PAWS?

18 months, 1 1/2 years, rare cases 3-5 years

300
Who is prone to relapse?

Anyone/Everyone

300
A level of thinking, under consciousness, a refusal to admit, accept, or believe

denial

300

Name 3 ways of dangerous thinking, according to the relapse dynamic lecture

euphoric recall; awfulizing abstinence; magical thinking

300

Who says "insanity is not when the alcoholic/addict is drunk/high, it's when he's sober and picks up that first drink?

Father Martin

300

Symptoms of ____ ____ typically begin 24-48 hours after the last drink/drug use.

acute withdrawal

400

What are the 3 ways to be proactive in recovery?

commit to recovery; reaffirm daily; willingness

400

Name 4 slippery slopes.

people, places, things, behaviors

400

Name 5 of the 10 most common relapse dangers.

getting high, being in the presence of drugs/alcohol, positive feelings, boredom, negative feelings, physical pain, war stories, having a lot of cash, prescription drugs, complacency

400

What is EGO an acronym for?

Edging God Out

400

Name supports/coping skills that help with PAWS symptoms

believing in the process, support system, sponsor, home group, inner circle, church, family

500

What are the 4 biggest recovery icebergs?

overconfidence; control; fear of feelings; secrets

500
Name 4 common areas of relapse.

relationships, lying, delusions/denial, letting up on daily disciplines

500

What does the maintenance stage on the road to recovery include?

aftercare, AA, NA, CR, church, counseling-happy, joyous, and free

500

What did Bill's friend suggest, that seemed like a novel idea?

"Why don't you choose your own conception of God."

500

Name 5 symptoms typically associated with PAWS

difficulty with concentration, memory issues, emotional over-reaction/numbness, sleep disturbance, physical coordination problems, stress sensitivity

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