Acronyms
PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Chapter 5: Many of us exclaimed...
What an order i cant go through with it
A strong urge to use drugs or alcohol
Craving
Fake it till you_____
Make it
Reading, exercise, and being with supportive friends are examples of "external" coping strategies
True
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Step two says that that this can restore us to sanity
Higher Power
The need to increase the amount of substances used to achieve the same effect
Tolerance
Riding out the waves of a trigger
Urge surfing
AA is allied with certain sects, denominations, and political organizations on a limited basis
False. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution.
PAWS
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Page 64, this is identified as "The number one offender".
Resentments
Occasional use of drugs by a recovering person
Chipping
Two "Primary Emotions"
Fear/mobilization and Love/safety
If I relapse it is because I'm not sufficiently motivated to recover
False. Relapse is a complex problem with many variables
SUD
Substance use Disorder
Name of the Physician who wrote "The Doctors opinion".
William Silkworth MD
The chemical messenger that drugs and alcohol release into the brain
Dopamine
Cultivate an attitude of __________
Gratitude
In stable relationships there is an expectation that each person will solve their own problems
True. healthy partners know they cant fix each others lives. They be caring and supportive without taking responsibility for it.
ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
The chapter which states AA is a "selfish" program
None. This is never stated in the book
Sure Cocaine is bad, but I never had any problems with booze or weed.
Minimizing
Through this practice one recognizes that there are some things out of our control
Acceptance
Avoidance is a negative coping strategy
False. Avoidant coping mechanisms offer protective factors and are especially helpful in early recovery. However, it is better not to become over reliant on them and to develop more realistic long term recovery skills.