Motivation
What are the 3 factors that has to do with Motivation?
Insight, Internal Motivation and External Motivation.
What is the meaning to Accept?
To believe or come to recognize as valid or correct.
To receive something willingly
Name one (1) of the three (3) most important consequences of addiction?
Social, emotional and psychological
How does Obsession affect us? is it mind, body or spirit?
Mind
How does Compulsion affect us? is it mind, actions/behavior or spirit?
Actions and Behavior
When it comes to motivation, what does the factor of "Insight" entail?
Understanding, especially an understanding of the motives and reasons behind one's actions. Recognizing and looking truthfully inside of yourself.
What is the exact wording of the first sentence of the Serenity Prayer?
God grant me the serenity
What does the clinical term O.C.D. mean?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
What are 3 of the widely risk factors relative to Recovery?
Hint: P______________, P__________ and T_________
People, Places and Things
What is the difference between listening and hearing?
Hearing is passive and happens without trying. Listening is active and needs focus and effort.
When it comes to motivation, what does the factor of "Internal Motivation" mean?
Desire, interest or drive for change that comes from within. Based on what we really want for ourselves rather than just what others are telling us to do.
Name 4 things in the Serenity Prayer that We are asking God to do for Us?
1. Grant Me the Serenity
2.To Accept the things I cannot change
3. The Courage to change the things I can
4. And the Wisdom to know the difference
What are the main three (3) bottoms of addiction?
Jails, institutions, or death.
What is the difference between Relapse and a Laps/Slip?
A lapse is a brief, temporary return to substance use or addictive behavior, while a relapse is a sustained return to previous patterns of use.
What is one of the main symptoms of Alcohol use disorder (AUD), commonly known as alcoholism?
AUD is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to control alcohol consumption despite negative consequences.
When it comes to motivation, what does the factor of "External Motivation" mean?
People and other forces and circumstances pushing us to change whether we want it or not (often connected with consequences of not changing, for example being on probation or court; external motivation can come from people who support us and encourage us)
Who is the author/creator of the Serenity Prayer?
Reinhold Neibuhr
Identify at least three (3) of the seven (7) factors that meet the criteria for Addiction?
1. Tolerance 2. Withdrawal 3. Limited Control
4. Negative consequences 5. Significant time or energy 6. Neglected or postponed activities.
7. Desire to cut down.
What is the difference between shame and guilt?
Shame is when you feel bad about who you are and guilt is when you feel bad about what you have done.
Choose which category fits the description below:
With increasing frequency, the individual uses the substance too much. "Blackouts", or temporary amnesia occur. He/she uses more rapidly than others, and sneaks or conceals the quantity used.
A. Early Addiction or B. Chronic Addiction
Early Addiction
When it comes to "Insight" what is the adage/slogan that is attached to "Insight"?
"Sight with the eyes of the mind"
What is the Serenity Prayer verbatim?
Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.
Name three (3) of the (5) factors that constitutes someone having the disease of addiction?
a. genetics b. environmental influences c. mental health disorders d. childhood trauma e. behavioral factors
What are considered Defects of Character?
Are traits or behaviors that create significant obstacles in a person’s life.
What is considered Active listening?
Active listening is when you use your body language and words to SHOW someone that you are listening to them.