Carbohydrates are substances, such as sugar and starch, that provide energy. The body is able to break down carbohydrates into a type of sugar called _____.
glucose
______ occurs when the red blood cells in the body do not carry enough oxygen from the lungs.
anemia
Good problem solving begins with a ________ to address the problem.
willingness
The first step in solving any problem is to _____ exactly what the problem is.
identify
When you have a lot of problems to deal with, a simple but very important technique is to ______ them.
priortize
______ is the inflammation of the liver, producing swelling and tenderness and possibly leading to permanent damage.
hepatitis
a person with ______ has high blood pressure even when resting.
hypertension
Who can help you solve problems and improve your problem-solving skills in early recovery? List at least three
sponsor, meetings, therapist, church, sober support, family members, etc.
Step 2. ____ ___ ____ means trying to understand how the problem started, which of your behaviors may have contributed to it, and how it can be avoided in the future.
owning the problem
Even after you prioritize your problems and know which ones you need to address soon, you might still feel overwhelmed. What do you do? ____ __ ____
Break it down
_______ is a term used to describe several diseases in which cells of some body organ or tissue grow out of control.
Cancer
A _____ ____ occurs when a part of the heart does not get enough blood.
heart attack
____ _____ makes people believe that they are not responsible for their own problems.
distorted thinking
Part 3: Make a list of all _____ _____, even if some of them don’t seem like good solutions.
possible soultions
Three simple words: “__ ___ ___.” Sometimes they can be the hardest three words to say.
I need help
When plaque is allowed to accumulate, it hardens and becomes something called ______, which is harder to remove.
calculus
_____ _____, such as cocaine or amphetamines, make people feel more awake but also make it harder or impossible for them to sleep.
stimulant drugs
People become _______ by their problems, ignore them, and let them accumulate.
overwhelmed
Step 4: ______ what might happen.
describe
_________ is a tool that can help you explore ideas that you might not otherwise think about. I
Brainstorming
People who used substances with a depressant effect, such as alcohol, tranquilizers, heroin, and even marijuana, are more likely to suffer from _____ in early recovery, although the problem may not emerge until a few weeks after the initial withdrawal.
insomnia
Many people in early recovery have strong emotions and feelings for the first time in a long time, and this will include periods of _____ _____.
emotional distress
Also, as they recover from the effects of alcohol and other drugs, they have trouble concentrating, feel disoriented, and have __ ____ _____ ____.
a short attention span
Step 5: When you have selected a solution, make a ____ ____ ____ that says how, when, and where you will put the solution into effect.
plan of action
Sometimes you may have more than one solution to a problem, and you’re having trouble deciding which one to try. ____ the Benefits and Risks
weigh