Recovery 1
to make recovery work, we have to quit using and we have to stop committing crimes
an example of proactive thinking; hungry, angry, lonely, tired
what is H.A.L.T
a brain disease that affects our thinking and feelings, and makes it hard for us to connect with others in real or deep ways
what is addiction
when someone has a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder
what is co-occurring disorder
the diminishing effect of a drug after repeated use
what is tolerance
relapsing from drug of choice, then develop addiction to new drug
what is cross-addiction
Recovery support group founded in the 1930's that helps millions of people worldwide
what is alcoholics anonymous (AA)
a high risk event that sets off a desire to do something unlawful or to use alcohol or other drugs
what is a trigger
accepting reality for what it is and its limitations
what is radical acceptance
the chemical messenger released into the brain when using drugs
what is dopamine
the thoughts behind our thoughts
what are core beliefs
to have a balanced life, we need to focus on these areas..
mind, body, spirit
the balance of using a rational and emotional mind
two opposing ideas being true at the same time
what is Dialectical
what is detoxification
exercising, meditating, praying
what is practicing balance
extreme thinking, magnifying, minimizing, personalizing, jumping to conclusions
what are thinking distortions
someone who wants to make the world a better place and to help others
what is a prosocial person
a plan set in place to help prevent relapse
what is a relapse prevention plan
A person who is called to support people in all stages of Recovery by using lived experiences to help educate and empower people in Recovery.
what is a peer support specialist
emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, environmental, financial, occupational, and social
what is the wellness wheel
This is part of recovery
what is a relapse
main feature of addictive thinking
what is denial
The three sides of the triangle - AA's three legacies
what is unity, service, and recovery
name the five stages of change
what are pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance