Basics
This group helps people in recovery from alcohol addiction and follows a 12-step program.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Taking deep breaths when feeling stressed or triggered is an example of this skill.
Deep Breathing
This is what you call a person who guides others through the 12-step program.
Sponsor
This term refers to the state of being free from drugs or alcohol.
Sobriety
This type of plan outlines how you will deal with triggers and avoid relapse.
Relapse Prevention Plan
When someone returns to using alcohol or drugs after a period of sobriety.
Relapse
This is an important coping skill where you focus on the here and now, without judgment.
Mindfullness
The name of the main book used in Alcoholics Anonymous.
Big Book
This term refers to physical and emotional symptoms that can appear after a person stops using drugs or alcohol.
Withdrawal
This recovery tool involves practicing honesty and taking responsibility for your actions.
Personal Accountability
These are people, places, or things that make you want to use substances.
Triggers
Staying active with positive pastimes, like art, sports, or reading, helps keep you busy and avoid triggers.
Hobbies
The first step in AA begins by admitting this.
Powerlessness over alcohol (or addiction).
Taking care of your body, mind, and feelings to stay healthy in recovery is called this.
Self Care
This term refers to the physical and psychological recovery process that occurs in the first year of sobriety.
Early Recovery
A temporary slip or mistake in recovery that doesn’t lead to full relapse.
A Lapse
This activity involves sitting quietly and focusing on your breathing or a word.
Meditation
This is the only requirement for membership in Alcoholics Anonymous.
A desire to stop drinking
The phrase for building healthier connections with people who support your recovery.
Establishing a Sober Network
This type of thinking pattern can lead to negative emotions and behaviors that make staying sober difficult.
Distorted Thinking
These are warning signs that you might be heading toward a relapse.
Red Flags
This technique helps you stay grounded by focusing on your senses in the present moment.
Grounding
This principle, often used in AA, is about being honest with yourself and others.
Rigorous honesty
This term describes the emotional and mental process that can lead to a relapse.
Mental Relapse
This is a technique where individuals recognize and accept their cravings without acting on them.
Urge Surfing