"Come on baby light my fire. Try to set the night on fire."
Who is Jim Morrison
300
An addiction in which the user feels that they "NEED" to partake in a certain activity; body chemistry is NOT CHANGED.
What is a psychological addiction?
300
Regular visits to Medical Doctor and Dentist, sleep, good nutrition, regular exercise, maintaining optimal weight, strong social network, laughter, exercising your mind and drinking plenty of water.
What are ways to stay healthy?
400
"Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others."
What is Step 9
400
Streets, people's houses, the park, concerts, types of music or songs, money, warm weather, bars, etc...
What are External triggers?
400
"Yeah here come the rooster.....You know he ain't gonna die"
Who is Layne Staley
400
This happens when a user stops using or gives up a physical addiction.
What is withdrawal?
400
Maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment.
What is mindfulness
500
"Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities."
Tradition #12
500
Denial, cravings, loss of control, tolerance, physical dependance.
What are the 5 major symptoms of alcoholism and drug abuse?
500
"There must be some kind of way out of here, said the joker to the thief, There's too much confusion, I can't get no relief."
Who is Jimi Hendrix
500
When a user needs more and more of a substance to obtain the desired effect.
What is tolerance?
500
calling sober friends, distracting self, going to AA/NA, attending groups, attending individual sessions, sober actvities, etc are all .....