AA
Who wrote the Doctors Opinion?
William D. Silkworth
What is step 1?
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable
Each year in the United States, nearly 85,000 people die from this legal drug, making it the third leading preventable cause of death in our country.
alcohol
Who are those affected by a relapse? Name 3
1)The user 2)Family 3)Children 4)Co-workers 5)Parents 6)Siblings 7)Friends 8)Community
Recovery requires complete _______
Abstinence, honesty
Who are the two founders of AA?
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob
What step do we make a fearless and moral inventory?
Step 4
After just one use, this drug can be seen in the brain and in toxicology screens for three to six weeks.
Marijuana
What are signs of mental relapse?
Thinking about people, places, and things you used with, glamorizing your past use, lying, hanging out with old using friends, fantasizing about using, and planning your relapse around other people's schedules.
This describes overall the way we present and express ourselves. If we have a negative one we should want to change it to grateful and positive
Attitude
What are the three sides of the circle/triangle?
Recovery, service, unity
What step is this? "Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character"
Step 6
This gender is more likely to start using drugs in high school.
both male and female genders
What are signs of emotional relapse? Name 2
Anxiety, intolerance, anger, defensiveness, mood swings, isolation, not asking for help, not going to meetings, poor eating habits, and poor sleeping habits.
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?
H.A.L.T
Who visited Bill Wilson from the oxford group?
Ebby Thatcher
In the 12x12 it states that this step separates the men from the boys.
Step 6
What drug has the highest potential for abuse?
Opioids
Information or a plan to help an individual from using again. This could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in. List of reasons to remain sober.
A relapse prevention plan
These are the limits we set, physically and emotionally, in order to create a healthy sense of personal space in relationships.
Boundaries
In the book it says that we have recovered. What is it the we recover from?
A hopeless state of mind and body
In step 10 in the big book it tells us to continue to watch for 4 things. What are they?
Selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear
Evidence exists that those who have participated in these programs have made the most significant movement in their recovery from addiction.
12 step spiritual porgrams
-Withdrawal Symptoms
-Poor Self- Care
-People, Places, Things
-Uncomfortable emotions
-Pride and overconfidence
Triggers for relapse
What are these techniques used for?
-Play the tape through
-Tell someone you're having urges to use.
-Distract yourself
-Do your recovery one day at a time
-make relaxation part of your recovery.
Dealing with cravings