In Theory
According to this theory people are very sensitive to stimuli that they see, hear and feel. When these senses are activated they create an automatic response
What is Classical Conditioning
Most CBT modules encourage individuals to practice this emotion where people can relate to a situation even if they have never experienced it themselves
What is Empathy
In the US alone, it is estimated that this many people, in the millions, over the age of 12 have used prescription drugs for non medical reasons.
What is 54 Million
It is common for people in early recovery to practice this mindset where they actively look for differences between themselves and others who struggle with addiction
What is Comparing
To politely yet firmly stand up for yourself when facing a trigger or difficult situation is called this.
What is assertiveness?
According to this theory people don't make significant improvement in their life in a single day. Rather in gradual steps over a longer period of time
What is the Stages of Change
One of the most consistent barriers to sobriety in early recovery is a person's reluctance to practice this behavior where they make other people aware that they are having difficulty and how to address it
What is Ask for Help
in 2016, it was reported that this many people faced morbid consequences on a daily basis due to their opioid use
What is 46
While most people can feel overwhelmed by expectations given to them by members of community support groups. Networks like AA and NA only require their members to have this in order to be part of their fellowship.
What is the desire to stop drinking/using
This recovery network was established in the 1940s and started in California. It asserts that its therapeutic value for aiding people in recovery is that the program is based on people helping people.
What is Narcotics Anonymous?
According to this theory all people have the same overall goal in life of reaching self actualization.
What is Maslow Hierarchy of Needs
Many people in early recovery practice this form of self analyzing where they identify all of their moral failings in effort to find motivation for change. This practice is typically ineffective toward sobriety.
What is self shaming
This percent of people who use opiates in the form of street drugs began their use by abusing RX opiates
What is 63%
Many people in early recovery want to believe that their use problematic use is centered around only one substance. Many times they will practice this behavior which in turn makes the problem worse
What is Substitution
Although not recommended, many people have found sobriety without seeking any type of support of treatment. Most people who choose this path typically foster a negative opinion about themselves and foster resentment towards others. In recovery circles they are known by this term
What is Dry Drunk
This theory suggests that alcoholism and addiction is classified as "a definite morbid process with characteristic signs and symptoms". And should be treated as such
What is Disease thoery
CBT as a practice stands for this
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
According to a 2017 study, approximately 17 million people in America meet diagnosis for substance use disorder. This percent of that 17 million actively seek treatment
What is 15%
Although there may be differences in approach. Community support groups and clinical professionals both believe that the person in recovery must gain this view of their problematic use before help can be offered and useful to the person in recovery
What is acceptance
Most recovery programs encourage people to avoid initiating intimate relationships as it is known by this unofficial passage
What is 13th step
This theory suggests that people can make misjudgments based on their initial perceptions
What is Cognitive Distortions or Errors
CBT practice encourages clients to view the interconnected relationship between these three areas of human interaction
What are Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors
It is estimated that this percentage of people who struggle with alcohol and/or drug addiction are gainfully employed
What is 73%
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get to Angry, Lonely, Hungry or Tiered. This acronym can help you remember these situation
What is HALT
In early recovery many people struggle with inconsistent mood and inconsistent concentration. This is part of the psychological withdrawal known by this acronym.
What is PAWS