Recovery Stages
Relapse
12 Step Sayings
Acronyms
Miscellaneous
100

This stage of recovery is sometimes referred to as the honeymoon period due to increased energy and optimism. 

Early Abstinence

100

Attending 12 Step Meetings and Exercising are examples of 

Non Triggering Activities

100

This saying reminds you to entrust things you cannot control to your higher power.

Let Go and Let God

100

What does H.O.W. stand for?

Honestly, Open-mindedness, and Willingness

100

An addiction to this substance is the most common in the United States. 

Alcohol

200

Name the 4 Recovery Stages.

Withdrawal, Early Abstinence (Honeymoon), Protracted Abstinence (the wall), Adjustment/Resolution

200

This type of trigger can include anxiety, anger, frustration, and fatigue. 

Emotional States

200

This saying reminds you to stay positive and that negativity is only temporary

This Too Shall Pass

200

What does H.A.L.T. stand for?

Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

200

With continued substance abuse the brain stops making this chemical

Dopamine
300

In this stage of recovery we can sometimes see the return of cravings and to old behaviors. 

Protracted Abstinence

300

This is a technique used to redirect thoughts to try and avoid a relapse. 

Thought Stopping

300

This saying reminds us that honesty is essential in recovery

You're Only As Sick As Your Secrets
300

The acronym S.M.A.R.T. as in S.M.A.R.T. Goals stands for

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bond

300

This is a person who guides you through the steps and principals.

Sponsor

400

This stage of recovery can include over confidence, concern about weight gain, mood swings, and mild paranoia. 

Early Abstinence
400

Saying things like "I was testing myself," "I needed it for a specific purpose," and "I felt bad" are all forms of what?

Relapse Justification
400

This saying is a reminder that you do not have to accept everything that is said at meetings and that you can decide what applies to you

Take What You Like and Leave the Rest

400

P.A.W.S. is the brain's way of correcting ___________ _________ that it suffered during active addiction.

Chemical Imbalances

400

Why is H.A.L.T. so important in recovery?

It can help prevent relapse. 

500

Risk factors of this stage include feeling "cured" and relaxation of structure. 

Adjustment and Resolution

500

12 Step Meetings, School, Sports, and Activities with Friends who are Drug Free are examples of...

Building Blocks of Structure 

500

This reminds us to slow down and not try to do everything all at once

One Day At A Time

500

The period of of time that one can experience symptoms of P.A.W.S. 

Up to 2 years

500

Common symptoms of P.A.W.S. include 

(At least 3 symptoms)

What is insomnia, irritability, anxiety, depression, impaired concentration, lack of motivation, mood swings, low energy, poor memory, poor impulse control, increased sensitivity to stress, cravings, dreams, apathy