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What is the 1st step of the 12 steps?

We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives have become unmanageable 

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What does the L stand for in HALT?

Lonely

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What are the best ways to manage anxiety?

Breathing exercises, mindfulness/meditation, therapy, medication...
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What is the chemical in the brain that is affected the most during drug addiction/alcoholism?

Dopamine 

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What does the acronym for SMART goals stand for?

Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time 

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What does it mean to have an open vs closed AA meeting?

Open means it is open to everyone and you can identify as an addict. Closed means that it is strictly for alcoholics and you must identify as one

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What are some examples of grounding techniques?

Progressive Muscle Relaxation, 5,4,3,2,1 method, counting, etc. 

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What is the difference between feeling anxious vs having Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

GAD is excessive worrying, having intrusive thoughts that go on throughout the day
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What two substances cause cause death during the withdrawal period?

Alcohol and benzos 

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Which step of the 12 steps asks you to take a fearless and moral inventory of your past?

Step 4 

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Who started AA?ob

Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob
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What is this CBT practice of replacing negative thoughts with positive and realistic ones?

Cognitive Restructuring 

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What are symptoms of PTSD?

Night terrors, flashbacks, dissociating, lack of trust, etc. 

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This part of the brain takes on average 3 years to develop normally after years of substance use 
The prefrontal cortex 
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This term is used for individuals who are on medications such as Suboxone, Methadone, or Vivatrol

MAT - Medication Assisted Treatment 

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When was AA started?

1935

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What does it mean to "play the tape back/forward"

A coping skill that you use when you are on the verge of making a poor decision (using) and you think about the consequences in place that could happen. 

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What is the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack?

An anxiety attack comes from something you are experiencing anxiety over, a panic attack can come out of nowhere 

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What substance increases dopamine at extremely high levels compared to other substances?

Methamphetamine

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What is the very first stage of treatment?

Detox

500

What is the difference between a spiritual awakening vs a spiritual experience?

A spiritual awakening happens over time, a spiritual experience happens in a singular event 

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Identify 3 coping skills that can help with triggers, cravings, etc. 

Mindfulness exercises, distracting yourself with a hobby, journaling, etc. 

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What are three ways to manage mental health disorders?

Utilizing coping skills, going to therapy, taking medication

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What is the most addictive drug in the United States right now?

Opiates: Heroin/Fentanyl 
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For the best chance of staying sober, what is the minimum length of time a person should stay in treatment?

90 days