12 Steps
We admitted we are powerless over alcohol-that our lives had become unmanageable
Step 1
Exercise
Those who become addicted to alcohol or drugs will usually live a life that involves plenty of dishonesty
True
This is defined as doing the same thing over and over again but expecting differnt results
The basic text for Alcoholics Anonymous
The Big Book
Made a list of all the persons that we had harmed and became willing to make amends with them all
Step 8
These rhythmic sounds light up every area of the brain at once
Music
Relapse is a one time event not a process
False
Often there are signs of relapse well before the event of picking up the first drink/drug
People, places, or things that cause people to have thoughts associated with substance/alcohol use
Triggers
Name 3 specific areas of the body that can be affected by drug use
mouth, liver, throat, lungs, skin, kidneys, bladder, heart, brain
Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity
Step 2
This skill is especially helpful for anxiety
Deep Breathing
It is my families responsibility to help me stay sober
False
It is your responsibility and yours alone
This is the process of giving up the use of a drug that the body is addicted to
Withdrawal
An experienced member who guides newcomers through the steps
Sponsor
Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it
Step 10
The practice of improving ones mental, emotional, and physical health and tends to be neglected the most
Self-care
As long as I have Narcan I will not overdose
False
Sometimes Narcan can be administered to little, too late
A strong addictive urge that can pull you in a way you may not want to go if you are not careful
Cravings
The 4-sided NA symbol stands for ___, ___, ___, and ___ rising to the point of freedom
Self, society, service, and God
Made a decision to turn out will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him
Step 3
Getting support from this neutral person who an help with mental health and addiction concerns.
Therapist/Counselor
Marijuana is not addictive
False
We can absolutely become psychologically and or physically dependent on marijuana, it just presents itself differently than other substances
Refraining from further drug use
Abstinence
This rapper from Detroit sent a message about not being afraid to seek recovery in his 2010 hit song. He has won numerous music and film industry awards and has been clean since 2008.
Eminem