This person is a guide, mentor, fellow-recovering addict, who volunteers time to help newcomer in 12-step program.
Sponsor
The act of refraining from using any mind-altering substances
Abstinence
______ had the 14th highest drug overdose death state in the U.S.
Indiana
A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
Anger
Name something you have done for your recovery today.
.
What is the 1st step?
I am powerless over my addiction and my life has become unmanageable.
A strong desire to use a substance
Craving
After just one use, this drug can be seen in the brain and in toxicology screens for 3-6 weeks.
Marijuana
Not disturbed by strife or turmoil.
Peaceful
Name a mentality or behavior you have changed for the better?
.
"Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity."
Step 2
Considered a feel good neurotransmitter.
Dopamine
Leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in the U.S.
Tobacco
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
Euphoria
Work done in order to maintain recovery.
Step-Work
"Made a searching and fearless inventory of ourselves"
Step 4
Symptoms of this could be, chills, body aches, nausea, and restless legs.
Withdrawal
Percentages of all crime that is "alcohol-involved"
60%
Poor opinion of oneself; feeling of inadequacy.
Low Self-Esteem
What does the acronym H.A.L.T. stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
12th Tradition asks members to place this before personalities.
Principles
Drugs that lower neurotransmission levels
Depressants
There were ________ drug overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2020, a 30% increase from 2019.
91,799
The best/worst part about getting sober.
Getting your feelings back.
What are the ABC's of addiction?
Acceptance, Believe, and Change