Twelve Stepping
IT CAN HAPPEN
The Stages
LADIES
FYI
100
Founded in the 1930's by two men
What is Alcoholics Anonymous
100
TRIGGER THOUGHT CRAVING USE
What is The automatic process also known as.. The RELAPSE CYCLE
100
During the first days after substance use is stopped, some people experience difficult symptoms. The extent of the symptoms is often related to the amount, frequency, and type of substance use.
What is WITHDRAWAL STAGE
100
How long is recommended for an individual to be in recovery prior to becoming a sponsor ?
What is two years
100
Recommended or average length of days in phase 1
What is 45 days
200
Staying involved in a sober community is...
What is essential to sobriety and recovery
200
What must one do to stop the RELAPSE CYCLE
What is STOP THE THOUGHT
200
During this four to five week period Most people feel quite good during this period and often feel “cured.” This period should be used as an opportunity to establish a good foundation for recovery because this phase is not the end of the recovery process.
What is Early Abstinence: Honeymoon phase
200
A very important component of recovery from the aspect of Alcoholics Anonymous
What is Faith in a higher power or Spirituality
200
a chronic medical illness, much like type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension, that can be treated. Often it is the result of some combination of genetic heritability, personal choice, and environmental factors.
What is SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER formerly known as addiction
300
Many successfully sober people do what ?
What is ninety meetings in ninety days
300
Also known as Good Orderly Direction
What is G.O.D
300
also known as GIFT OF DIRECTION
What is GOD
400
feature a recovering person telling his or her personal story of drug and alcohol use and recovery.
What is a Speaker meeting
400
This occurs From six weeks to four months after drugs and alcohol are stopped. Individuals may experiences a variety of annoying and troublesome symptoms such as symptoms of depression, irritability, difficulty concentrating, low energy, and a general lack of enthusiasm. The symptoms are caused by the continuing healing process in the brain.
What is Protracted Abstinence: “The Wall”
400
It is ok for me to drink alcohol for just two days ?
What is NO!!! SUDS brain has kicked in
400
Are special meetings where the Twelve Steps and Twelve traditions are discussed.
What is STEP/TRADITION meetings
500
Have discussions on a specific topic such as fellowship, honesty, acceptance, or patience. Everyone is given a chance to talk, but no one is forced to do so.
What is Topic meetings
500
Write a paper on "what I have learned about myself and my addiction so far".
What is A requirement for phase one
500
After 120 days, the brain has substantially recovered. Now the recovering person’s major job is developing a life that includes activities and fulfillment that support continued recovery.
What is Readjustment
500
Returning to alcohol or any substance of choice as well as behaviors and patterns ?
What is RELAPSE
500
Substance of choice is found in an individuals urine
What is reactive formerly known as DIRTY