Illusion of Immunity
What percentage of all alcoholics/addicts in recovery will relapse?
70%
T/F Relapse is part of recovery.
F: relapse is part of the disease of addiction
What changes, if NOTHING changes?
NOTHING
What is step Two?
How often does someone typically experience PAWS?
every 28-30 days
The state of being insusceptible, exempt, or protected from penalty.
Immune/Immunity
What does SLIP stand for?
Sobriety Lost Its Priority
What acronym represents the 3 keys to recovery (honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness)?
HOW
If step one is 'I can't', what is step two?
He can
How long does someone typically experience PAWS?
18 months, 1 1/2 years, rare cases 3-5 years
Anyone/Everyone
denial
Name 3 ways of dangerous thinking, according to the relapse dynamic lecture
euphoric recall; awfulizing abstinence; magical thinking
Who says "insanity is not when the alcoholic/addict is drunk/high, it's when he's sober and picks up that first drink?
Father Martin
Symptoms of ____ ____ typically begin 24-48 hours after the last drink/drug use.
acute withdrawal
What are the 3 ways to be proactive in recovery?
commit to recovery; reaffirm daily; willingness
Name 4 slippery slopes.
people, places, things, behaviors
Name 5 of the 10 most common relapse dangers.
getting high, being in the presence of drugs/alcohol, positive feelings, boredom, negative feelings, physical pain, war stories, having a lot of cash, prescription drugs, complacency
What is EGO an acronym for?
Edging God Out
Name supports/coping skills that help with PAWS symptoms
believing in the process, support system, sponsor, home group, inner circle, church, family
What are the 4 biggest recovery icebergs?
overconfidence; control; fear of feelings; secrets
relationships, lying, delusions/denial, letting up on daily disciplines
What does the maintenance stage on the road to recovery include?
aftercare, AA, NA, CR, church, counseling-happy, joyous, and free
What did Bill's friend suggest, that seemed like a novel idea?
"Why don't you choose your own conception of God."
Name 5 symptoms typically associated with PAWS
difficulty with concentration, memory issues, emotional over-reaction/numbness, sleep disturbance, physical coordination problems, stress sensitivity