12 Steps
You have to work the 12 Steps if you want long-term sobriety.
Uhm, actually... people achieve long-term sobriety a variety of ways. Although the 12 Steps have been helpful to many.
If I don't put other people first, I'll become a narcissist.
Uhm, actually... we have to put ourselves first in order to be there for other people.
Sobriety is a matter of willpower.
Uhm, actually... Sobriety requires a lot more than will-power.
Make Up Group is optional.
Uhm actually... Make up group is required if you miss group.
Marijuana is a gateway drug.
Uhm, actually... there is no such thing as a gateway drug.
You should start doing a daily 10 Step after you finish the 12 steps.
Uhm, actually... you can start doing a daily 10 Step any time, even if you don't plan to work the Steps.
Codependency can be good for a relationship
Uhm, actually... codependency prevents relationships from growing in a healthy way.
Fentanyl damages more systems in the body than any other chemical of abuse.
Uhm, actually... Alcohol is the most damaging.
If I miss group, I can just let my counselor know where I was the next day.
Uhm, actually... you should let your counselor know ahead of time you will be gone.
Too much drug use will stop your brain from being able to heal.
Uhm, actually... the human brain is always able to heal to some degree.
The best sponsor is a friend and a mentor who you can relate to and learn from.
Uhm, actually... a sponsor should be a mentor and not a friend.
Motivation only comes from surrounding yourself with good people.
Uhm, actually... Motivation can come from many sources, including probation, health, and ourselves.
Crack cocaine is more dangerous than powder cocaine.
Uhm, actually... Crack cocaine and powder cocaine are the exact same chemical.
People who put themselves in treatment are more successful in recovery than people who are sent to treatment by probation/court.
Uhm, actually... self-referred and probation referred Clients have similar outcomes.
If it's the right thing to do, it will feel natural.
Uhm, actually... the right thing to do may feel very uncomfortable.
Step 9 is making amends to all the people you have hurt in your addiction.
Uhm, actually... you should not make amends to people if the amends would make things worse
Forgiveness means being ok with what happened.
Uhm, actually... Forgiveness means not carrying the burden of what happened.
People should get sober before working on their mental health.
The Rochester IOP Program is 12 to 15 weeks for everyone who admits to treatment.
Uhm, actually... the program is often customized to Client needs.
Anger is a secondary emotion.
Uhm, actually... Anger is identification of a threat.
The AA Step 11: "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."
Uhm, actually... that is Step 12.
The boundary cheat sheet consists of 3 questions:
1) Did they ask for help?
2) Do they really need help?
3) Is it convenient for you?
Uhm, actually... the second question is "Can they do it for themselves?"
About a third of individuals who abuse alcohol have a least one serious mental health condition, compared to about 75% of people who abuse other drugs.
Uhm, actually... about 50% of people who abuse drugs.
NUWAY-Rochester has a lot of great staff. Primary group leaders: Adam, John, Joyce, Erika, and Monica. We also have a part-time counselor, Megan, an admission's counselor, Katie, and our program manager, Carrie.
Uhm, actually... Megan is a primary group leader and John is part-time.
When asked to choose authenticity or attachment, most people will choose authenticity (being our true selves). Those who choose attachment are more likely to develop a substance use disorder.
Uhm, actually...when people are asked to choose between attachment or authenticity, they will always choose attachment, but we shouldn't be asked to choose.