Powerlessness and Unmanageability
What does powerlessness refer to in addiction?
Powerlessness in addiction refers to the inability to control one's use of substances or behaviors despite the desire or attempts to stop. It means recognizing that willpower alone is not enough to overcome addiction, as the cravings, compulsions, and urges are too strong to manage on one's own without outside help—whether from a higher power, a support group, or professional treatment. It involves accepting that addiction has taken control and that life has become unmanageable without intervention.
What are the first, second, and third consequences of vaping in the building?
The first consequence is a confiscation for 24 hours
The second consequence is a confiscation for 48 hours
The third consequence is being confiscated for the remaining time at Pecan Haven.
Who were the co-founders of AA?
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob
"Faith without works is ___________."
DEAD
This type of thinking involves romanticizing the substance and often precedes relapse?
Stinking Thinking or war stories
What is meant by unmanageability in life?
Unmanageability in life, as it refers to addiction, means that a person's life becomes increasingly chaotic, disordered, and difficult to control due to their substance use or addictive behaviors.
What are the designated smoking areas?
In front of your cabin and/or on the back patio of your cabin.
In what city and state did AA begin?
Akron, Ohio
"_______ is the number one offender."
Resentment
Instead of facing emotions, individuals may turn to overeating or excessive screen time. What is this phenomenon/ what is this person substituting?
emotional numbing or cross addiction=substituting one addiction with another
Diseases, Overdoses, health issues, paranoia, depression, legal issues, debt, suicidal thoughts and additional trauma.
Consequences
What can lead to admin discharge?
ZERO tolerance for any discrimination based on sexual orientation, ethnic background, race, religion, or intimate contact with another client, physical altercations, threatening someone's life, and continued noncompliance
What group did AA originate from?
Oxford
"________ is the answer to all my problems today."
Acceptance
Why is surrender important in recovery?
Because it allows acceptance of help and guidance.
What are common signs of an unmanageable life due to addiction?
Financial issues, relationship issues, neglect of responsibilities, and health decline
What is time management?
Be on TIME to ALL scheduled activities
What is the purpose of working the 12-steps?
To develop a spiritual experience and stay sober!
"We will not _____ _____ _____ nor wish to ____ ____ ____ on it."
regret the past ; shut the door
What negative behavior involves hiding the truth about how they feel or what they are doing.
What is dishonesty?
Daily Double: In which step do participants confront their powerlessness?
What is the purpose for FCC's?
to hold each other accountable and to promote community unity
What pages in the AA Big Book are the 12-steps outlined in?
the first 164 pages
"We stood at the ____ ____."
Turning Point
Daily Double
How is surrendering different from giving up?
Surrender is accepting help, while giving up is losing hope