Recovery Terms
A state of being clear-headed, having normal emotions, and thinking logicall
What is sobriety
Stimuli, events, or experiences that activate strong emotional responses, often negative ones
What are emotional triggers?
Techniques that help individuals manage triggers, cravings, and other challenges related to substance use. They focus on developing healthy strategies to replace unhealthy behaviors and maintain sobriety
What are coping skills?
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable
What is the 1st step of AA?
The consistent routine and framework that individuals develop to support their sobriety and well-being. It involves establishing daily habits, routines, and activities that promote stability, predictability, and healthy behavio
what is structure in sobriety?
When a person returns to using drugs or alcohol after a period of sobriety
What is a relapse?
The intense, uncontrollable desire for substances that arises in individuals struggling with addiction
What are cravings?
Focuses on self-reliance and empowerment rather than powerlessness. Instead of viewing addiction as a chronic disease that dictates a person's fate, This encourages individuals to take control of their lives and make conscious choices to achieve lasting sobriety
What is SMART recovery?
What are healthy habits in early recovery?
The complete avoidance of substances. It's a core principle and the foundation of 12 steps recovery approach
What is abstinence?
True or False: Triggers always lead to relapse
False: Triggers are inevitable in recovery but with coping skills, trigger awareness and relapse prevention the risks for relapse can be reduced.
Deep breathing exercises, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, journaling, or exploring hobbies that promote relaxation and stress reduction
What are mentallemotional coping skills?
Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
What is step 8 in AA?
A philosophy that encourages us to focus on the present moment rather than worrying about the future or dwelling on the past.
What is "one day at a time"?
A more experienced member who provides guidance and support to a newcomer in their recovery journey. They share their experience, strength, and hope, and help the sponsee navigate the AA program, specifically the 12 Steps, and stay accountable.
What is a Sponsor?
Identify triggers, Avoid triggers, Stay active, Healthy Diet, Create a supportive environment, Set goals, stay busy, are all examples of....
What are ways to manage cravings?
What are ways to deal with boredom?
To provide a supportive and communal environment for individuals with alcohol dependence to share their experiences, strength, and hope with one another. The goal is to help members maintain sobriety and support others in their recovery journey
What is the purpose of sober support meetings?
No wring answer! (everyone shares)
Smart Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, AA, NA, are examples of...
What are sober support groups
Replacing your drug of choice with a different mind-altering substance. Feeling bored, tired, hungry and not sleeping well. Dwelling on past mistakes and ruminating. Romanticizing about the past when you were actively using
What are high risk situations?
No wrong Answer! (everyone has to share)
Share a coping strategy that works for you personally.
No wrong answer! (everyone has to share)
What is the biggest thing I have learned in my recovery support group?
Complete detox safely, engage in sober support groups, regular physical activity, attend therapy sessions. Are all examples of...
What are new goals in treatment/recovery?