Disease Concept
Addiction is a disease of this organ.
What is the brain.
This 12 step support group is for people who want to support someone with a 'narcotic' and/or other drug addiction.
What is Nar-Anon.
This fellowship began in Akron, Ohio, in 1935, with a chance meeting between two alcoholics, one a doctor and one a broker.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous [A.A.].
Catastrophizing, Jumping to Conclusions, Mindreading and overgeneralizing are all examples of this.
What are cognitive distortions [distorted thinking].
These are people, places, objects, feelings, and times that cause cravings.
What are triggers/cues.
This is the most influential risk factor in determining who may develop addiction.
What is family history/genetics.
HALT is the acronymn for ______
What is hungry, angry, lonely and tired.
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.
Practicing this skill has been linked to strengthening the immune system, health improvements such as stabilizing blood pressure, decreases in depressed moods and increased life satisfaction.
What is gratitude.
The key symptoms in diagnosing an addictive disorder are loss of control and continued use
______ __________.
What is 'despite consequences'.
Qualities needed to work a successful program of recovery-Often referred to as the H.O.W. of a 12 step program.
What is honesty, open-mindedness and willingness.
This slogan reminds people to approach life in this manner.
What is: One day at a time or Easy does it or Keep it simple.
These habits or practices, such a going to bed and getting up at consistent times, are recommended to help people get a better nights sleep.
What is sleep hygiene.
These are the 4 main characteristics of Addiction.
What are: primary, chronic, progressive and fatal.
This is THE requirement for A.A./NA memberships.
What is a desire to stop drinking and using drugs.
This guided practice can be helpful in reducing muscle tension and improving sleep.
What is progressive muscle relaxation.
Drugs of abuse target the brains reward system by flooding the circuit with this.
What is dopamine.
This symptom of post acute withdrawal is the inability to experience pleasure in activities the person would have previously.
What is anhedonia.
In the tradition of A.A. 'Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place _____________ ______ _______'.
What is 'principles before personalities'.
This occurs when a person reminisces or glamorizes past experiences of drug abuse.
What is euphoric recall.