Chapter 12 Flashcards
Who was the founder of AA
Bill Wilson
If addicted clients practice the 12 steps they were able to what?
Remain abstinent more likely than those treated with nonspiritual-based treatment
Piderman also that stated that after only how many weeks addiction treatment, participants reported significantly greater spiritual well-being?
Three weeks
What are the 3 differences between religion and spirituality?
o Spirituality is understood typically at a personal and individual level.
o Spirituality defies boundaries
o Spirituality contains the belief that individuals are part of a larger and more vast reality and are charged with participation (rather than a domination role)
Explain surrender and compliance
o Surrender is a factor in getting sober
o Surrender occurs when clients accept reality unconsciously.
o AA members say when they realized that to get sober, they needed to accept life on life’s terms.
o Compliance on the other hand… is accepting reality on a conscious level but not on an unconscious level.
o Compliance usually results in later use.
What is some new information in regards to support groups
o The fellowship found in the meetings creates an environment of support and hope.
o Internet brings recovery apps and 12-step chat rooms to an entirely new dimension to recovery support.
o AA, ALANON, NARANON, NA
o The 12-steps are not a mandate but rather a suggested path to sobriety and a spiritual awakening.
What is step one of the 12 step recovery program?
Step 1: We admitted we were powerless over Alcohol – That our lives had become unmanageable.
What is step two of the 12 step recovery program?
Step 2: Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. This step only asks for one to “consider”. Power greater than ourselves is TBD by the person.
What is step three of the 12 step recovery program?
Step 3: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, as we understood him.
What is Smart Recovery or the rational recovery program?
Jack Trimpey developed an extensive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy group…is now known as SMART RECOVERY – provides information about self-recovery thought addictive voice recognition technique (AVRT) which helps pt recovery without the use of groups, shrinks, or rehab.
The founder believes not to congregate with other addicts who foster that crippling dependent belief. He believes the addictive voice is what causes addiction, not a disease process
What is women for Sobriety?
Address issues for women struggling form alcoholism through the use of a support network
Based on positive thinking, metaphysics, meditation, group dynamics and pursuit of health
Based on 13 Affirmations for member to say each morning and evening.
Sole purpose is to help women recover from problem drinking through connecting with others and WFS believes that many women use ETOH to combat stress, isolation and loneliness.
Not affiliated with AA
Recommends total abstinence.
What is the Secular Organizations for Recovery?
Developed by Jim Christopher and he wanted sobriety through personal responsibility and reliance on self.
Does not believe a higher power is compatible with recent research.
This approach is an alternative for those not comfortable with Spirituality
Views supporting other alcoholics and addicts as very important.
This was considered an approved alternative to AA by State of California in 1987
What is Moderation Management ?
For many drinkers is a 1st step in exploring drinking patterns.
Recommends those concerned about their drinking to cut back or discontinue all together.
Believes addiction is a learn behavior / habit and not a disease.
Encourages members to take responsibility for their recovery, help other and by doing so they help themselves.
Treat one another with respect and dignity.
