Biology
Is the disease of addiction genetic?
YES
What do we mean by H.O.W.?
Honesty, open mindedness, willingness
What are PPT?
What is a high risk situation?
A situation that puts your sobriety in danger and makes it easier for you to relapse
What or who is an enabler?
People who cover for the addict, make excuses, allow the addiction to continue
Addiction is a _______ and _______ disease of the mind, body, and spirit.
chronic, progressive
What is a higher power?
Any power that is greater than yourself.
What is the difference between abstinence and recovery?
Working a program, changing, and committed to a new life
List the 3 stages of relapse?
Emotional, mental/cognitive, physical
What type of communication is most effective?
Assertive
What pathway in the brain is impacted by addiction?
Reward
What does "turning it over" mean?
Give the problem to your higher power and let go.
Why are sponsors important?
Support, guidance through the steps, etc.
Why are resentments dangerous?
Resentments are like poison. They slowly kill us by making us bitter, angry, and frustrated.
Why should family members participate in treatment and recovery?
Addiction is a disease that impacts the entire family in minor and major ways
What chemical in the brain is responsible for feeling high?
Dopamine
Recite Step Two
Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Beliefs about what is most important in life
Personal values
What is cross addiction?
Switching or changing our addiction
Explain codependency
Codependency is a behavioral condition in a relationship where one person enables another person's addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility, or under-achievement. Among the core characteristics of codependency is an excessive reliance on other people for approval and a sense of identity.
Explain physical tolerance.
Needing more of a substance to feel a similar effect.
How will you know a higher power is working in your life?
Peace, serenity, happiness, contentment
What are the core components of a recovery program?
sponsor, home group, 12 steps, meetings, higher power, prayer, support, spiritual principles
What are relapse warning signs?
Urges and cravings, boredom, neglecting responsibilities, isolation, and negative feelings which could lead back to your problem behaviors.
Why must we avoid relationships in our first year of sobriety?
We are sick and need to focus on our recovery, not a relationship. We become obsessed with a person and spend less time and energy on sobriety