Vocabulary from the Big Book
an [A] word.
(1.) To warn or notify of a fault; to reprove with mildness.
(2.) To council against wrong practices; to caution or advise.
Admonish
People from all walks of life can experience problems with their drug use, regardless of
age, race, background, or the reason they started using drugs in the first place.
Everyone gets anxious sometimes, but if your worries and fears are so constant that they interfere with your ability to function and relax, you may have
Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD.
While it’s normal to feel frightened, sad, anxious, and disconnected after a traumatic experience, if the upset doesn’t fade, you may be suffering from
PTSD
The pain of grief can also disrupt your ________ ________, making it difficult to sleep, eat, or even think straight. These are normal reactions to loss—and the more significant the loss, the more intense the symptoms will be.
physical health
a [C] word.
(1.) Any great misfortune or cause of misery; generally applied to events producing extensive evils writher to persons or communities.
(2.) A condition of distress; a time of adversity; misery.
Calamity
Next to marijuana, ____________ ______________ are the most abused drugs in the U.S. More people die from overdosing on these each day than from traffic accidents and gun deaths combined.
prescription painkillers
The difference between “normal” worrying and generalized anxiety disorder is that the worrying involved in GAD is:
Excessive, Intrusive, Persistent, and Disruptive.
Recovering from PTSD involves helping your ___________ _____________ become “unstuck” so you can heal and move on from the trauma.
nervous system
____________ happens gradually; it can't be forced or hurried—and there is no “normal” timetable for grieving.
healing
a [D] word
Disordered in mind; insane.
Deranged
Drug abuse and addiction is less about the type or amount of the substance consumed or the frequency of your drug use, and more about the ___________ __________ _________ _________ ________ If your drug use is causing problems in your life, you likely have a drug abuse or addiction problem.
consequences of that drug use.
Social interaction with someone who cares about you is the most effective way to
calm your nervous system and diffuse anxiety.
Psychological trauma often has its roots in _________, but any event that shatters your sense of safety can leave you feeling traumatized, whether it's an accident, injury, the sudden death of a loved one, bullying, domestic abuse, or a deeply humiliating experience.
childhood
Trying to ignore your pain or keep it from surfacing will only make it _____ ______ ______ ______ ______.
worse in the long run
an [O] word
To cast out or banish; to exclude from social, political, or public life.
Ostracized
Neglecting responsibilities at school, work, or home, using drugs under dangerous conditions, taking risks while high, legal trouble such as arrests for disorderly conduct, driving under the influence, or stealing to support a drug habit, and problems in your relationships such as fights with your partner, family, your boss, or the loss of friends. These are all _____________________.
Common symptoms of addictions.
______________ is a natural and effective anti-anxiety treatment. It relieves tension, reduces stress hormones, boosts feel-good chemicals such as serotonin and endorphins, and physically changes the brain in ways that make it less anxiety-prone and more resilient.
Exercise
Exposure to ________ _______, (such as discrimination and injustice) can erode your sense of self-worth and lead to anxiety, depression, chronic stress, high blood pressure, disordered eating, substance abuse, and other symptoms of PTSD.
racist abuse
Though they were never intended to be a rigid framework to apply to everyone who mourns,
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. are commonly collectively referred to as
The Five Stages of Grief
a [T] word
Of supreme magnificence and beauty; glorious.
Triumphant
The following statement is a myth.
"Overcoming addiction is simply a matter of willpower. You can stop using drugs if you really want."
What is the truth?
Prolonged exposure to drugs alters the brain in ways that result in powerful cravings and a compulsion to use. These brain changes make it extremely difficult to quit by sheer force of will.
When you're sleep deprived, your ability to handle stress is compromised. When you're well rested, it's much easier to keep your emotional balance, a key factor in
coping with anxiety and stopping worry.
Gradually exposing yourself to feelings and situations that remind you of the trauma, and replacing distorted and irrational thoughts about the experience with a more balanced picture is called
trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy
Anniversaries, holidays, and important milestones can reawaken painful memories and feelings. These are called __________ ___________. Be prepared for an emotional wallop, and know that it’s completely normal.
Emotional triggers.