Misc
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction
A group for men and women who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol. Ex. NA, AA, CA….etc
What are 12 Step Fellowships?
1)The user 2)Family 3)Children 4)Co-workers 5)Parents 6)Siblings 7)Friends 8)Community
Who are those affected by a relapse?
_____________ are things that we see, hear, or have that remind us of using, or when are present we want to use.
What are Triggers?
Recovery requires complete _______
What is honesty?
This British actor and comedian has been clean and sober over 17 years and has written a book called "Recovery".
Who is Russell Brand?
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
What is the Serenity Prayer
Thinking about people, places, and things you used with, glamorizing your past use, lying, hanging out with old using friends, fantasizing about using, and planning your relapse around other people's schedules.
What are signs of mental relapse?
To 'turn something over' means to recognize that there are some things we ________ ___________.
What is "cannot control"?
The letter S in SMART goals stands for what?
What is Specific?
Body skill used to decrease anxiety
What is deep breathing
Which step asks you to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of your past?
What is step four
Anxiety, intolerance, anger, defensiveness, mood swings, isolation, not asking for help, not going to meetings, poor eating habits, and poor sleeping habits.
What are signs of emotional relapse?
Religion is a belief or opinion about one's higher power;
______________ is a way of life.
What is Spirituality?
Some high-risk situations to avoid are to not let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. What can help you remember these circumstances?
What is H.A.L.T.
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
According to the Big Book page 417, " ____________ is the answer to all my problems today "
What is Acceptance?
Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in. List of reasons to remain sober.
What is a Relapse Prevention Plan.
We only have control over what we are doing _____ ________.
What is Right Now?
These are limits people set, physically and emotionally, in order to create a healthy sense of personal space
What are boundaries?
Evidence exists that those who have participated in these programs have made the most significant movement in their recovery from addiction.
What are spiritually-based programs
Three indispensable spiritual principles in the 12 step fellowship are? (hint, think of H.O.W.)
What are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness.
-Withdrawal Symptoms
-Poor Self- Care
-People, Places, Things
-Uncomfortable emotions
-Pride and overconfidence
What are examples of the most common triggers for relapse?
"We need only believe in the
possibility
that it exists"
What is Higher Power?
-Play the tape through
-Tell someone you're having urges to use.
-Distract yourself
-Do your recovery one day at a time
-make relaxation part of your recovery.
What are healthy coping skills?