Addiction
People, Places, Things that cause people to have thoughts associated with substance abuse.
Triggers
Feelings of worry, uneasiness, or dread.
Anxiety
Released in the brain and causes pleasure
Dopamine
A group of people that helps you in recovery
Support system
Takes on the role of a coach in recovery.
Sponsor
Process by which the body rids itself of a drug.
Detoxification
Stress disorder AFTER traumatic event.
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Chemical addiction is a BIO-Psycho-_______ disorder.
Social
Scared, angry, frustrated, bored, nervous, sad, happy, passionate, stressed, hungry, are examples of ______ triggers.
Internal Triggers
We admitted we were powerless over addiction that our lives had become unmanageable
Step 1
IV drug use is the number one risk factor for this bloodborne pathogen which damages the liver
Hepatitis C
Feelings of extreme sadness, shame, guilt and/or hopelessness.
Depression
The inability to stop using a substance or engaging in a behavior even though it may cause harm and/or negative consequences.
Addiction
This is hungry, angry, lonely or tired.
H.A.L.T
"Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others."
Step 9
Before we experience a physical relapse, we first experience a ____________ relapse.
Mental
Doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result.
Insanity
Addiction is classified as a disease based on the fact that it is chronic, progressive, fatal, and _________.
Treatable
Streets, people's houses, the park, concerts, types of music or songs, money, warm weather, bars are all examples of _______ triggers.
External
"Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood him"?
Step 3
One of the first symptoms experienced as a sign you're developing a substance abuse disorder in which you have to use more of the substance for the same effect
Tolerance
Taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual wellbeing.....these are all practices of _________.
Self Care
This organ metabolizes substances differently in the body of an addicted individual.
Liver
Noticing triggers, noticing warning signs, creating a safety plan, and developing coping skills is part of Relapse __________.
Prevention plan
This saying is common among those in recovery and is said at the end of meetings?
Serenity Prayer