Physical Effects of Drugs
When you must increase the amount of a substance you're using in order to get the desired effect.
Tolerance
When you detach, segregate and disconnect from others.
Isolation
When you are in early recovery, counselors suggest you avoid _____ ______ situations.
High risk
These are uplifting statements you say to yourself during the day. They are scientifically proven to rewire the brain and improve motivation.
powerless, unmanageable
This brain chemical is responsible for pleasurable reward. When drugs are introduced to the brain, this chemical is released in massive quantities, producing feelings of euphoria, warmth, and reduced pain.
Dopamine
Guilt is feeling bad about what you've done, _______ is feeling bad about who you are.
Shame
This state of mind is dangerous in early recovery, it is characterized by a lack of motivation, thinking you don't have to do the work and becoming overly confident.
Complacency
This coping skill is primarily used for craving and is characterized by "riding it out, letting it pass, and allowing it to run its course."
Urge Surfing
Step eleven asks us to connect with our higher power through ______ and _______.
prayer and meditation
This class of drugs excites the central nervous system and can result in rapid speech, decreased appetite, hypervigilance and decreased need for sleep.
Stimulants
This is an emotion that is activated by a perceived threat to our physical self or to our ego. It is said to be a secondary emotion, meaning that it masks another emotion.
Anger
These are things that cause the brain to want to use substances. They can be either internal or external. If you do not prepare yourself for them, they could cause you to relapse.
Triggers
When you are thankful for the good things in your life and stop focusing on the negatives, you are practicing ...
Gratitude
When members of AA socialize after meetings, they are practicing this.
Fellowship
This drug is 50-100 times stronger than heroin and claims the lives of 150 people per day.
Fentanyl
When someone is suffering from a mental illness in addition to substance abuse, this person is considered ...
Dual Diagnosed/co-occurring disorder
What does the acronym HALT stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
If you are tempted to use and you imagine the end result or the consequences in order to deter you from picking up - you are practicing this coping skill.
Playing the tape through
What does the acronym GOD stand for in AA?
Group of Drunks
This is a condition that occurs immediately after discontinuation of a drug and can last for several months. It is characterized by reduced or complete lack of pleasure. People experiencing this may withdraw or stop participating in things that used to be enjoyable.
Anhedonia
Crying, as an expression of grief, is an example of this.
Mourning
People in recovery often find support through a support group. Name two twelve step programs other than AA or NA.
SA, SCA, SLAA, OA, CMA, CA, HA, recovery dharma, refuge recovery, coda, ga, MA,
There are certain steps you have to take in order to "drop anchor". What does the A. in the acronym ACE stand for?
Acknowledge and accept feelings, thoughts, emotions, sensations, memories, etc.
Trust God - Clean House - and ____ _____
Help Others