General
_________ are the limits and rules you set for yourself in relationships.
Boundaries
a self-help organization with an estimated 87,000 groups around the world with a focus on living that emphasizes abstinence, personal and spiritual growth, and reliance on a higher power.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
When drinking the same amount no longer produces the same level of buzz this is known as ________
Tolerance
What are the three purposes of collecting chips in AA?
- to congratulate yourself on how far you’ve come in sobriety
- to show other alcoholics and addicts that it is indeed possible to stay sober
- to serve as an inspiration to others
______ is the leading cause of relapse. It can cause people to feel overwhelmed and return to using substances as a coping mechanism.
Stress
Founded in 1953 in Los Angeles, California, this global fellowship has grown to include over 70,000 meetings weekly in 144 countries.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Using alcohol to relieve symptoms of anxiety, irritability, and depression is known as ________________
Self-medication
What percentage of domestic violence incidents involve alcohol?
According to a paper by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), different studies have found that substance misuse is involved in 40% to 60% of the reported incidents of domestic violence.
Confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect is known as _________.
Self-esteem
_____________ is a non-theistic program that does not ask anyone to believe anything, only to trust the process and do the hard work of recovery.
Refuge Recovery
This can be caused by a lack of external stimulation or by internal factors such as a lack of motivation or a sense of purpose.
Boredom
The liver has many functions, name three.
Detoxification filters the blood, produces bile for digestion, produces cholesterol, immune system, balances blood sugar, protein synthesis, and metabolism.
What is the safe BAC driving limit in California?
0.00
___________ a global, science-based, secular, and self-empowering program designed to help individuals overcome addictions and other compulsive behaviors using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles rather than traditional 12-step models.
SMART Recovery
How long does Acute withdrawal last?
It depends on the kind of substance, how long it was used for, if it was being mixed with other substances, age, gender, and presence of other medical conditions.
How long does PAWS last?
Between six and 24 months.
Why is it dangerous to develop a tolerance to a drug?
Because after the drug is stopped for a period of time, the risk of overdose increases drastically the next time to drug is taken.
The process of improved physical, psychological, and social well-being and health after having suffered from a substance related condition is known as ________
Recovery
This is what happens when one's thoughts, emotions, and identity are shaped long-term by the constant presence of a substance in the body.
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
A single, heavy bout of drinking can trigger sudden, severe inflammation of the causing severe abdominal pain, scar tissue, nutrient malabsorption, and, in severe cases diabetes. These are all signs of what condition?
Pancreatitis