Disease Concept
If both parents have an addiction, this is the chances that the offspring will also develop an addiction
85%
This is how long an AA and/or an NA meeting typically lasts
People, Places, and things are considered as this type of trigger
External Triggers
Everything
This is the "feel good" neurotransmitter
Dopamine
In order for something to be classified as a disease, it must be progressive, displays signs/symptoms, chronic, and this
Incurable
This is somebody who works the steps with you while in recovery
Sponsor
After one experiences the trigger to use, this is what happens immediately following the trigger
These are typically used to help protect one's addiction...no manipulation here
Defense Mechanisms
Excessive alcohol use can lead to this disease that impacts that "filter of our body"
Cirrhosis of the liver
Step one states: "We admitted that we are powerless over a substance of choice and that our lives have become unmanageable"
The three most important words in that statement are powerless, unmanageable, and this
We