Tool Box
Relapse Prevention
12 Step Groups
Who's Who
Misc.
100
One of the most effective ways to stay motivated in recovery.
What is service with others in recovery?
100
People, places, objects, feelings, and times that cause cravings.
What are Triggers?
100
This 12-Step Program was founded in the 1930's by two men who could not cope with their own alcoholism through psychology or medicine.
What is AA?
100
Who has a red convertible "Bug" in her driveway.
Who is Ms. Paula?
100
One of the most powerful tools of a 12 step program to help people stay sober/clean.
What is a sponsor?
200
Written reflection of daily experiences.
What is journaling?
200
Feelings that don't go away and just keep getting stronger.
What is emotional buildup?
200
This is a shorthand way of reminding people in recovery that they are especially vulnerable to relapse when that are too hungry, angry, lonely, or tired.
What is HALT?
200
Likes to say "Hey girl, hey".
Who is Lillian?
200
AA Phrase: Don't obsess about staying abstinent forever. Just focus on today.
What is One day at a Time?
300
Written description of things you are thankful for.
What is a gratitude list/journal?
300
Thoughts that make substance use seem okay.
What is addictive thinking?
300
A Christ-based approach to recovery founded in 1990 by pastors John Baker and Rick Warren of Saddleback Church in California.
What is Celebrate Recovery?
300
Loves festive holiday clothing.
Who is Ms. Lynn?
300
Thinking and behaving as we did when we used chemicals when we are not using chemicals.
What is a dry drunk or BUD (Build Up To Drink or Drug)
400
Daily account of moral attitudes.
What is A Daily Moral Inventory?
400
Going back to substance use and to all the behaviors and patterns that come with it.
What is relapse?
400
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
What is the Serenity Prayer?
400
Tells it like it is!
Who is Amber?
400
4-6 weeks, 4-6 months, 11-13 months, 20-22 months.
What are the BUD time intervals.
500
Group of people who encourage and participate in your recovery.
What is a support system/group?
500
Calling a sponsor, going to a meeting, calling a friend, talking with a counselor.
What are actions that might help you prevent relapse?
500
Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood him.
What is Step 3?
500
Our trusted AA secretary.
Who is Kristina?
500
In recovery, non-use of a specific substance.
What is abstinence?