Relapse
Seeing an old friend you partied with, place you used to use/drink, or items associated with using/drinking are these. Being reminded of something
Triggers
Jails, institutions, or death; things that happen as a result of our drinking and using
Consequences
Your sponsor will have you do this one first; the first out of twelve
Step One
Mood disorder causing you to feel sad or empty for two weeks or longer
Depression (major depressive disorder)
Something you enjoy doing habitually; can be art, sports, crafting
Hobby
Old associations, locations, and other things that can trigger you
People, places, and things
Drinking excessively can damage this organ
Liver
This "birthday" you celebrate is the day you became sober
Sober birthday
Feelings of dread, fear, or uneasiness that do not go away
Anxiety disorder
Connecting with your Higher Power
Prayer
One drink / one hit won't kill me; not just a river in Egypt
Denial
A type of behavioral therapy focused on altering your behavior
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Jails, institutions, or death; things that happen as a result of our drinking and using, "I'm so sick and tired of facing" these
Consequences
Using drugs or alcohol as a medicine to numb your feelings, anxiety, trauma, or depression
Self medicating
Connecting with yourself; often done in silence and peace
Meditation
Returning to old habits, a type of relapse where you relapse without using yet
Behavioral relapse
Addiction, like cancer, is this
Disease
Your very most low point, often making you re-think where you've landed and want to make a change
Rock bottom
Strategies to help you manage stress, anxiety, or depression
Coping strategies
Taking care of yourself, treating yourself, and self forgiveness
Self love
Relapse before it happens: The small behavioral changes that snowball into relapse, a pre-relapse
Pre-lapse
Addiction causes too much of this compound to flood your brain
Dopamine
A trusted person who's job is to take you through all 12 Steps, very important to get one of these right away
Sponsor
Staying in your room all day, avoiding friends and relatives
Isolation
Brushing your teeth, going to doctor if you're sick, going to therapy, hygiene