Holding onto these can prevent spiritual growth and promote emotional relapse...
Old habits or resentments.
What's the first step in the 12 steps?
Admitted we are powerless, that our lives had become unmanageable.
What are the 3 most common triggers in addiction recovery?
People, Places and Things!
Also acceptable:
Money, Cash, Hoes
This "metal guy" was known for his public issues surrounding his alcohol and drug use.
yeah daddy,
Robert Downey JR
AUD stands for...?
Alcohol Use Disorder
What's the one thing you need to change in order to achieve sobriety?
Everything!
This person helps you through the 12 step process.
A sponsor; unless you have God's cell #
What does the acronym HALT mean?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
This guy thought he was Winning but in 2011 he had a public meltdown that cost him his lead spot in his TV show.
In recovery, what do you do if someone offers you a drink at a gathering?
JUST SAY NO!
Respectfully decline and don't be afraid to admit you're in recovery.
What's the difference between a lapse and a relapse?
A Lapse is a one-time use, Relapse is the continued use after the original slip-up.
Writing out resentments, fears, and dishonest behaviors is part of this Step 4 tool.
What is one healthy way to cope with cravings?
Call a sponsor, exercise, mindfulness, distraction, etc.
This CRAZY chick once shaved her head. You know who I'm talking about. She struggled with drugs and alcohol and even lost her children to her ex-husband.
Brittany Spears
Name one long-term affect of alcohol use
Liver disease, heart disease, and death... Because death is forever. DUH!!
If you relapse, the first thing to do is this.
Reach out, or ask for help!
Step 9 involves making these wherever possible.
Babies
JK....AMENDS!
This emotion is often linked to resentments, which we inventory in Step 4.
ANGER you dipshit
This mega-star just couldn't beat it. in 2009, he died from acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication.
Michael Jackson
What is the purpose of a treatment plan?
To outline goals and strategies for recovery.
What is "Urge Surfing" in recovery?
Riding the urge out like a wave without giving in. Staying tough.
The chapter titled “We Agnostics” is designed to help those struggling with this concept.
A higher power.
This form of dishonesty can act as a silent trigger, especially when we avoid the truth with ourselves.
This Oscar winner died in 2014 due to overdose from a mixture of opioids, heroin, cocaine, benzodiazepines and amphetamines. He was 46 years old at the time of his death.
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Nobody got this, right?
Name 3 types of recovery programs
AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Refuge Recovery, etc