All things AA
Bill W and Doctor Bob, 1931.
This neurotransmitter that is in your brain plays a crucial role in feelings of pleasure, reward, motivation and motor control and is significantly impacted when you are using substances
Dopamine
This is a style of communication where individuals express their feelings, needs, and opinions in a way that disregards or disrespects the feelings of others.
What is aggressive communication.
What are the three most addictive substances in the United States?
Alcohol, caffeine, and cannabis
What does the fifth step encourage you to do?
Admit to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Admitting your wrongs that you did to your sponsor, yourself and to your HP
Identify a coping skill that can help calm you down if you are in a conflict with someone
Anything from walking away, practicing deep breaths, meditating, etc.
Low levels of this neurotransmitter of the brain is what can cause depression, anxiety and can also intensify cravings and withdrawal symptoms
Serotonin
These types of boundaries relate to personal space, touch, and privacy.
What are physical boundaries
What are the five stages of grief?
What is denial, bargaining, anger, sadness, and acceptance
Besides AA, name three other 12 step meetings you can attend:
5,4,3,2,1 method, challenging/replacing negative thoughts, journaling, listening to music, etc.
This part of the brain controls your decision making, impulse control and judgement
Prefrontal cortex
This is a communication style where negative emotions, like anger or resentment are expressed indirectly rather than directly.
What drug impacts the brain more than all other substances? Hint: it surges the dopamine levels in way higher percentages
Methamphetamine
A closed meeting is for people who identify as alcoholics or those with a desire to stop drinking where an open meeting is open to anyone with an interest in AA and do not have to identify themselves as an alcoholic
Name three different coping skills that you have learned while you have been in treatment that you may not have known about before
Any that they can think of
This part of the brain controls the "fight or flight" response and how we process emotions particularly related to fear and danger
The amygdala
These involve defining consent, sexual preferences, and guidelines around intimacy, ensuring safety and comfort in sexual interactions
What are sexual boundaries
What are the two substances where medical detox is absolutely necessary?
Helping others, chairing a meeting, sharing your story, donating coffee, etc.
Exercising, staying active, going for a run, etc.
Tolerance
A style where individuals avoid expressing their needs, feelings and opinions, often prioritizing the needs of others over their own to avoid conflict or confrontation.
What is passive communication
Identify three different types of MAT (Medicated Assisted Treatment)
Methadone, Suboxone, Vivatrol