Vocabulary
Symptoms of this disorder include:
- craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction/Substance Use Disorder?
1935
When was AA founded?
Addiction is a chronic disease meaning once someone has it they will always have it
What is true?
Information to help keep an individual from using again. This could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in.
What is a relapse prevention plan
Akron, Ohio
Where was AA Founded?
1)Health problems 2)relationship problems 3)Legal problems including DUI 4)Addiction 5)Liver failure; cirrhosis 6)Blackouts
What are some of the consequences of alcoholism
Recovery from addiction is primarily about willpower
What is false?
A type of healthy communication that is neither passive nor aggressive
What is assertive?
The only requirement for membership in AA
What is a desire to stop drinking?
Narcan
What is the medication to reverse opiate overdose?
Addiction is a progressive disease, meaning it gets worse over time
What is true?
Usually said at the end of a meeting finish this slogan
Keep _______ _______
What is coming back?
Who are the founders of AA?
The acronym HALT stands for Hopeful, Assertive, Laughter and Thankful
What is false?
Writing about your worries during the daytime hours can prevent this
What is losing sleep because you are worrying at night?
a return to the previous drinking or using behavior
What is relapse?
Anyone can attend this type of AA meeting whether they have a desire to stop drinking or not
What is an open meeting?
The main assigned reading for members of AA, it includes chapters "How it Works" and "Bill's Story"
What is the Big Book?
It is best to choose either SMART Recovery or AA meetings. Attending both can be confusing
What is false?
3 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
(this is a question with many answers. Must answer in form of question still). What is (are) a sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies etc.