Recovery 1
People, Places, or Things that cause people to have thoughts associated with substance abuse.
What are Triggers
___ meetings in ___ days.
what is 90, 90
This is defined as doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting a different outcome.
What is Insanity
"Fake it till you __ __."
what is "Fake it till you Make It."
Information or items you will place in your survival emergency kit
List items
The most commonly used Drug across the nation.
What is Marijuana
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
What is the Serenity Prayer
Process that allows you to sit still, clear your mind, and focus on breathing.
What is Meditation
This person will help you navigate the program and is someone you can rely on is a time of need.
What is a Sponsor
For the best chance of staying sober, what is the MINIMUM length of time a person should stay in treatment?
What is 90 days
Feelings of extreme sadness, shame, guilt and or despair is a sign of this.
What is Depression
What life style allows you to abstain from all drugs/alcohol use.
What is a Sober life style
Feelings of worry, racing thoughts, and restlessness are signs of this.
African American female, with a talk show named after herself, admitted she was addicted to crack cocaine in 1995.
Who is Oprah Winfrey/Windy Williams
Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction
You can go to this person to talk about your feelings one on one.
What is a Therapist
This increases as you continue to drink/use, requiring you to need more of your substance to feel the same high.
What is Tolerance
How Do You Build a Secure Foundation in Recovery?
open discussion
Practice healthy ___ ____ to overcome cravings and triggers.
What is Coping Skills
means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness
Drugs cause this chemical in your brain to release more then normal amounts.
What is Dopamine
The process by which the body rids itself of drugs.
What is Detoxification
Name 5 healthy coping skills when in recovery
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"We admitted we are powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable"
What is Step 1
What are AA, NA,MA, CA, ALANON and Celebrate Recovery?
12 step recovery meetings and support groups