According to the doctor, when an addict or alcoholic uses a substance they are seemingly unable to stop, he is referring to this.
What is the physical allergy or phenomenon of craving.
100
This acronym, "H.A.L.T" stands for these things that can make us vulnerable to relapse.
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
100
True or False: Addiction is considered a primary disease that can exist on its own.
True. Although addiction is commonly seen along side other mental illness, a person can use their way to being addicted.
100
True or false: A relapse begins with the use of a substance.
What is False. A relapse begins long before this with thoughts and behaviors that return from our use.
100
________ communication is a style in which individuals have developed a pattern of avoiding expressing their
opinions or feelings, protecting their rights, and identifying and meeting their needs.
What is Passive.
200
According to the doctor, when an addict or alcoholic believes they can use again like everybody else he is referring to this.
What is the mental obsession.
200
The acronym "H.O.W" describes some basic principals of recovery. What does this stand for?
What is Honesty, Open Mindedness, Willingness.
200
Though there is no known cure for addiction, ________ from mood altering substances gives us the best chance to not experience more problems related to substance use.
What is abstinence.
200
This is the stage of relapse when we pick up a substance and use it.
What is physical relapse.
200
______ communication is a style in which individuals express their feelings and opinions and advocate for
their needs in a way that violates the rights of others.
What is Aggressive.
300
When the doctor refers to a person having an over-reliance on themselves he is referring to this.
What is the spiritual malady.
300
This is the term for when we actively avoid other people. How can this have a negative impact on our recovery?
What is Isolation.
300
Symptoms that occur 7-30 days after first becoming abstinent and may last for up to 2 years after stopping use.
What are Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms.
300
This is the stage of relapse where our old using behaviors begin to come back.
What is Mental relapse.
300
_______ communication is a style in which individuals clearly state their opinions and feelings, and firmly
advocate for their rights and needs without violating the rights of others.
What is Assertive.
400
If you are having resentments towards another person, there is a prayer to help you in this story.
What is Freedom From Bondage p. 552
400
When we try to take over _______of other people, places or things, we are setting ourselves up for anger and resentment.
What is Control.
400
The part of the brain that controls our emotions, memory, and survival skills.
What is the Old Brain, The portion at the top of the brain stem which includes the amygdala, hippocamus, and more.
400
This is the stage of relapse that is characterized by H.A.L.T symptoms.
What is emotional relapse.
400
_______ communication is a style in which individuals appear passive on the surface but are really
acting out anger in a subtle, indirect, or behind-the-scenes way.
What is Passive-Aggressive.
500
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was first published in this year.
What is 1939.
500
When we want things and we want them NOW, we are lacking this positive character trait.
What is Patience.
500
The part of the brain that is in control of executive function such as decision making.
What is the prefrontal cortex.
500
True or false: Relapsing is a part of recovery process for many people and it does not mean that you are a failure.
What is TRUE! We always strive to avoid relapse but it is a normal part of the recovery process.
500
The in's and out process we do in group is a way to practice this type of communication style.