Something you should do to lose contact with people who use substances.
What is change your phone number
Family and friends confront a person and express concerns about their substance use.
What is an intervention?
Refusing to accept or being unaware of problem with drug use or risky behaviors.
What is being in denial?
Typically in the 12-step community, this person would mentor new-comers wanting to be sober.
What is a sponsor?
Being honest, sticking to commitments, holding yourself to a standard.
What is accountability?
Engaging in scheduled hobbies or activities to give yourself a break and combat thoughts leading to relapse or old behaviors.
What is self-care?
Choosing alternative substances to curb addiction to a person's drug of choice.
What is using secondary substances?
Family, friends, church, NA, sponsor, peers in treatment.
What is a support group?
Stopping the trigger before it grows into stronger cravings.
What is interrupt the thought.
Giving back, volunteering, and available to help in time of need.
What is being of service to others?