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Body Chemistry in Recovery
Notable Quotes
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Acronyms
200

This (emotion) is defined as "a natural response to unnerving conditions." 

What is Anger

200

The major disease, scarring of the liver, is the result of chronic alcohol abuse. 

What is Cirrhosis

200

This key concept is a reminder not to obsess about staying sober forever, just focus on the present.

What is "One Day at a Time"

200

_____________________ is not a race, but a life-long process that only works if you work it. 

What is "RECOVERY"

200

This acronym is often used by people in recovery as a reminder that they are especially vulnerable to relapse when they are too what?

What is HALT

350

These are the mind's responses to things that happen to you. They are neither good nor bad. While we cannot choose them, we can control what we do with/about them. 

What are feelings

350

Of recent, this behavior has shown to increase the risk of seizures, heart disease, depression, and Type 2 diabetes. 

What is Vaping

350

You don't need to do this to begin recovery.

What is "Rock Bottom"

350

_____________ is usually the first thing to go, and the last thing to return.

What is "Trust"

350

In Defining Spirituality, the acronym EGO refers to doing what?

What is "Easing God (higher power) Out"

500

This (emotion) is often said it will get people into treatment, but alone it is not enough to keep people in recovery.

What is Fear

500

According to the American Lung Association there are approximately 600 ingredients, that when burned, crate more than 7,000 chemicals.  Of which at least 69 have been proven to cause cancer.

What is a Cigarette

500

Learning to stay abstinent can get complicated and seem overwhelming if you let it. In fact, this simple concept is a reminder not to make the process difficult.

What is "Keep It Simple"

500

Substances are the ______________ not the ______________.

What is "Substances are the FRUIT not the ROOT" 

500

In Defining Spirituality, seeking a higher power allows G.O.D. in our lives.

What is "Good Orderly Direction"

750

Allowing these to develop into cravings, is making a choice to remain dependent on substances. 

What are Thoughts

750

Identified by German chemists to be highly toxic, this chemical is commonly used as an insecticide. 

What is Nicotine. 

750
Although not original to the organization, this saying was made famous by Alcoholics Anonymous and can help reduce stress and anxiety by distinguishing between matters of control.

What is the Serenity Prayer 

750

________________ is the first step to acceptance.

What is "Understanding"

750

A healthy coping strategy for keeping anger at bay includes the three B's. 

What are "Back Up", "Breathe", and "Be Quiet"

1000

This can result from an emotion, thought or combination of both. This powerful, automatic process has to be brought under control for recovery to occur. 

What are Behaviors

1000

Smoking one marijuana joint has the same effects on the lungs as smoking how many cigarettes?

What is 5

1000

Sometimes people with addictions jeopardize their recovery by tackling problems that cannot be solved. One way of letting go of problems outside our control is to do what? 

What is "Turn It Over" 

1000

The _____________ cannot be found, it must be created.

What is the "HUMAN SELF" 

1000

This acronym is a reminder that there will always be antagonism, change, choices, environment, pain and truth within our daily lives. 

What is "ACCEPT"