The Brain and Addiction
Brain chemicals that communicate information throughout your brain and body
What is a neurotransmitter
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol, that our lives had become unmanageable
What is step one
These people, places, and things often cause cravings
What is triggers
Complete and total truth
Rigorous honesty
The ultimate addiction chemical
What is Dopamine
This person is a guide, a mentor, and a fellow recovering addict, who volunteers their time to help a newcomer in the 12-step program.
What is a sponsor
PAWS is an acronym for what?
This could consist of family, friends, sponsor, AA/NA home group, coworkers, etc
What is support system
The happy hormone, aids in relaxation
What is seratonin
We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to our sanity
What is step two
This is a deep want or desire to use a substance or engage in a behavior
What is a craving
We use these in place of substances when we feel uncomfortable emotions
What is coping skills
This is the first phase in an addicted brain returning to normal
What is detox
This is a group in which a member is comfortable with and where he or she does official group business.
What is a home group
This occurs following the detox stage and can be cyclical
What is PAWS
Meetings are self-supporting through this.
What is our own contributions