Self-Help Groups
Because the first few weeks and months of recovery are frustrating, confusing, and frightening, there will be many times when you will need to talk about your problems and fears. So one of the first things you should do in recovery is find a ________ in whatever Twelve Step group you attend.
Sponsor
What step is ...
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.
Step 1
Dentists recommend ______ and ______ daily.
Brushing, flossing
Found in fruit, raw vegetables, grains, and cereals, is plant material that can’t be digested. Even though it passes through the body relatively unchanged, it is essential. Too little may lead to constipation and other problems.
Fiber
A stimulant drug that can be found in coffee, tea, and chocolate.
Caffeine
AA stands for..
Alcoholics Anonymous
What step is...
Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
Step 5
For many people, addiction is a process that takes months and years to develop. It doesn’t happen overnight. Similarly, recovery is a process that takes time and patience. During sobriety, some people become anxious to change everything right away. They need to learn to slow down and take things, "_____ ____ ____ __ ______."
One day at a time.
These ensure that the brain, nerves, muscle, skin, and bones all remain healthy.
Vitamins
A source of “empty calories,” which have no nutritional value.
Sugar
NA stands for...
Narcotics Anonymous
What step is...
Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
Step 8
While in active addiction, you almost certainly said or did something that hurt someone else. You may not have been in control of your actions because of your addiction, but you are still responsible for them. Not taking responsibility is also behavior common among addicts. This is called ______ ________.
Making Restitution
Salt, calcium and iron are examples of
Minerals
Is a fatty substance found only in foods that come from animals, not foods that come from plants.
Cholesterol
CA stands for...
Cocaine Anonymous
What step is...
Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
Step 9
_______ ________ in a Twelve Step program means being willing to take a close and honest look at yourself and see what is holding you back from a more healthy emotional life. It also means being willing to take the next step and discussing these character defects with another person.
Taking Inventory
Your body uses these to make glucose, which is the fuel that gives you energy.
Carbohydrates
Acts like a sponge and absorbs water and other fluids. This fluid buildup can lead to high blood pressure (hypertension). Since high blood pressure cannot be felt by the individual who has it, it is known as the silent killer.
Salt
WFS stands for...
Women for Sobriety
What step is...
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
Step 12
_____ is the inflammation of the liver, producing swelling and tenderness and possibly leading to permanent damage. It is the most common contagious disease to attack the liver and is common among substance users.
Hepatitis
Found in red meat, fish, chicken, cheese, milk, eggs, dry beans, and peas, are necessary to replace these vital amino acids.
Protein
In addition to fighting depression and promoting normal sleeping patterns, regular _______ exercise can help restore your self-esteem by improving your appearance and physical fitness.
aerobic