Anger Management
"____, _____, and _____" describes a deliberate, three-step approach to making decisions and taking action. Rather than reacting impulsively, it encourages a more mindful and thoughtful response.
Pause, Process, and Proceed
What are the three things people must avoid to stay away from triggers in recovery?
People, Places, & Things
Who created AA?
Dr. Bob & Bill W
A planned action or event in which friends or family members attempt to coax someone into treatment or remove them from a difficult/challenging situation.
Intervention
There is no chemical solution to a ______ _______.
Spiritual Problem
Healthy strategies individuals use to manage stressful or challenging situations.
Coping Skills
What does HALT and for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
What is the name of the primary group you feel comfortable in and attend on a regular basis.
Home-Group
What is a lapse in recovery?
A lapse in recovery refers to a temporary return to substance use or problematic behavior after a period of abstinence or reduced use. It is a common occurrence in the recovery process and differs from a relapse.
This drug is approximately 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.
Fentanyl
What is the name of the 4-letter model used in cognitive restructuring/behavioral therapy to help us diagnose and correct maladaptive behaviors while recognizing and avoiding consequence?
ABCD model.
This neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for regulating the reward center within the brain, and is often a key issue for early recovering addicts until normal production has been restored.
Dopamine
Setting out the chairs, making coffee, and sponsoring a newcomer are all examples of what in 12-step circles.
Service Work
What is the "pink cloud" in recovery?
In the context of addiction recovery, a "pink cloud" refers to the initial phase of euphoria and optimism that many individuals experience after getting sober. It's characterized by feelings of intense happiness, motivation, and a belief that recovery will be easy. While seemingly positive, this phase can be a double-edged sword, potentially leading to overconfidence and a neglect of the work needed for long-term sobriety.
What is a dry-drunk?
A person who, despite being sober, continues to carry the same negative behavior traits that they did in addiction.
There are four communication styles:
Passive, Aggressive, Assertive, and Passive-Aggressive
Which style is ideal in everyday communication?
Assertive
What is the 3rd step in Narcotics Anonymous?
“Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.”
What is the cardinal rule of all 12-step groups?
Anonymity.
What is recovery capital?
The internal and external resources available to a person to utilize in their recovery.
This drug was made in 1937 by a German scientist and is used as a maintenance treatment to this day for people struggling with addiction.
Methadone
What are the four steps of the ABCD model, and what is the point of the model?
A: Activating Event
B: Belief
C: Consequence
D: Dispute
The purpose of the model is to identify maladaptive beliefs associated with certain events, identify the consequences associated with them, and dispute these maladaptive beliefs and replace them with more rational, positive ones.
A cognitive recovery technique where an individual visualizes the full, logical consequences of a potential relapse to counteract the seductive allure of immediate pleasure from a craving. Instead of dwelling on the brief euphoria of substance use, this tool helps an individual see the entire chain of events—from the first use to long-term negative outcomes like guilt, loss, and a return to active addiction—empowering them to make decisions that align with their recovery goals and prevent relapse.
"_____ ___ ____ ______"
Play the tape through.
What do you do as a result of having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps?
Carry the message to others and practice these principles in all of our affairs.
What is autonomy?
To govern one's self completely by their own free will, not guided by unwanted internal or external forces.
"______" refers to a return to unhealthy or addictive behaviors after a period of abstinence or recovery. It involves engaging in the same harmful activities that were previously avoided
Relapse