symptoms
Physical health
Substance use
change
the steps
100

The inability to feel pleasure

anhedonia 

100

A common side effect of psychiatric medications. if it goes unmanaged can result in: hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, etc.

weight gain

100

this form of support is characterized by those in paid positions typically professionals in the field of physical or mental health

formal support

100

I have done plenty of treatment I can have one drink and be fine

precontemplation 

100

when you are in a car accident the first step is..

call the police to file a police report

200

This thought pattern is unique to depression and is named after a cows digestive system

rumination

200

This bacterial infection of the blood can result in symptoms of fever, difficulty breathing, increased heart rate, confusion. Can be caused by IV use.

Sepsis 

200

vivitrol addresses cravings for these 2 substances

alcohol and opiates

200

I know I have a problem and I have made my recovery a priority, part of my daily routine.

Maintenance 

200

My life has become unmanageable 

step 1

300

racing thoughts, increased heart rate and blood pressure, ringing in ears, blurred vision, sweating, feeling of impending doom are symptoms of what

anxiety attack

300

A liver disease that can be a result of chronic alcohol use and has the following symptoms: 

liver scarring, jaundice, gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal swelling, confusion

cirrhosis of the liver

300

This MAT medication is often provided in tablet, powder, or liquid form to address severe opioid addiction. 

methadone

300
Bad things keep happening in my life and I am starting to wonder if it is related to my drinking. 

contemplation 

300

A meeting where 1 person talks about their experiences

Speaker meeting

400

to have an intuitive/deeper understanding of what is real/not real, normal/not normal. 

insight

400

this liver infection is caused by a virus through contact with an infected persons blood, typically through shared needles, symptoms include: no symptoms, abdominal pain, bleeding, bloating, swelling.

Hep C 

400

A pattern of behavior associated with wanting something immediately, and acting on that want.

Instant gratification 

400

I have a problem and I attended my first NA meeting to address it. 

Action

400

it is recommended to wait this long, sober before starting a new relationship.

1 year
500

This causes an inability to identify/recognize safe or unsafe situations, high or low risk situations

Trauma

500

this brain disorder is a result of severe vitamin B1 deficiency resulting in confusion, memory loss, loss of muscle coordination, abnormal eye movements, psychosis. Typically seen in those with severe alcohol use disorder.

wet brain or wernicke-korsakoff syndrome 

500

this peer recovery group uses an evidence based disease model of addiction approach to recovery meetings.

SMART recovery

500

I think I have a problem and I am researching what I could do about it, what resources are available, who I could talk to for help.

preparation 

500

Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

step 9