Wisdom
Accepting what you cannot change while working on what you can is known as this.
What is the Serenity Prayer?
This AA slogan reminds members to focus on the present rather than worrying about the past or future.
What is "One Day at a Time"?
This medication is a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone, used to help manage opioid dependence and prevent relapse.
What is Suboxone?
The simple technique involves noticing a negative thought and mentally saying "stop" to interrupt.
What is thought-stopping?
This common habit involves delaying or postponing tasks, often leading to increased stress and decreased productivity.
What is procrastination?
This quality helps someone bounce back from setbacks in recovery.
What is resilience?
This AA slogan emphasizes doing what you can now, instead of trying to solve everything at once.
What is "Just for Today"?
This medication causes unpleasant reactions when alcohol is consumed, serving as a deterrent for individuals with alcohol dependence.
What is Antabuse?
Recognizing and challenging negative beliefs about oneself is a key component of this therapeutic approach in addiction recovery.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
These are false or restrictive thoughts that hinder personal development and success.
What are limiting beliefs?
This practice involves being kind to yourself and avoiding self-judgement.
What is self-compassion?
This AA slogan encourages letting go of control and trusting a Higher Power.
What is "Let Go and Let God"?
This medication is used to block the effects of opioids and reduce cravings, helping prevent relapse in individuals recovering from opioid dependence.
What is Naltrexone?
Writing down negative thoughts and then reframing them with evidence and positive perspectives is known as this technique.
What is thought challenging or cognitive restructuring?
This pattern involves intentionally or unintentionally undermining one’s own progress through negative actions or choices.
What is behavioral self-sabotage?
Learning from past mistakes without being defined by them is called this.
What is personal growth?
This AA slogan reminds individuals to approach their recovery gently and avoid rushing, emphasizing patience and moderation.
What is "Easy Does It"?
This type of treatment involves the use of medications to help manage substance dependence and support recovery.
What is medicated-assisted treatment (MAT)?
Developing this mental skill can help individuals in recovery stay focused on their goals and dismiss harmful self-criticism.
What is mindfulness or present-moment awareness?
This is the ability to recognize and understand one's own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
What is self-awareness?
This mindset focuses on gradual improvement rather than expecting perfection.
What is a recovery mindset?
This AA slogan reminds members that small, consistent efforts are more important than perfection.
What is "Progress, not Perfection"?
This medication is an opioid antagonist used to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
What is Naloxone (Narcan)?
This daily practice of consciously replacing negative self-talk with constructive thoughts can strengthen self-esteem and support lasting sobriety.
What is positive self-talk?
This term typically refers to a person's hesitation or reluctance to fully commit to the program or to the principles of sobriety. It might involve doubts about the process, mistrust, or personal reluctance to fully surrender or change.
What is a reservation?