| DANGERS IN RECOVERY | PEER SUPPORT RECOVERY GROUPS | MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS | WISE MIND | CATHOUSE FACTS |
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What is isolation?
This occurs when you detach, segregate, and disconnect from others.
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What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
This group was begun in Akron, Ohio in 1935, with a chance meeting between two alcoholics, one a doctor and one a broker.
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What is major depressive disorder (depression)?
This is a mood disorder that is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, fatigue, and loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities, among others.
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What is emotion mind?
This is the part of the mind that is characterized by impulsivity, lack of planning, and treating feelings as facts.
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What is the Joe Wells room?
This is the name of the room where Annie’s group meets for 2pm group Monday-Friday.
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What is resentment?
A common cause of relapse, similar to holding a grudge.
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What is SMART Recovery?
This group was founded in 1994 and leans on evidence-based science to develop individualized recovery plans.
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What is general anxiety disorder (anxiety)?
This is a disorder characterized by intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions.
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What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (BDT)?
Wise mind is a concept that comes from this therapeutic modality.
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What is Ezzard Charles Drive?
This is the name of the street where the Center for Addiction Treatment can be found.
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What is complacent/complacency?
A common cause of relapse, being unable or unmotivated to stay busy and focused.
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What are: Gambler's Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Crystal Meth Anonymous, Heroin Anonymous, Nicotine Anonymous, Co-Dependents Anonymous, Marijuana Anonymous, Workaholics Anonymous (there are more)...
The names of three 12-step meetings other than Alcoholics Anonymous.
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What is bipolar disorder?
This is a mental health condition that is characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
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What is wise mind?
This part of the mind is characterized by utilizing aspects of both instinctual, sensational information and rational, logical information.
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What is Heidi?
This is the name of CAT's psychiatric nurse practitioner.
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What are expectations?
These are premeditated resentments.
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What is Celebrate Recovery?
This is a biblically-balanced 12-step program.
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What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
This mental health condition is preceded by witnessing or experiencing an intense trauma, can result in anxiety, depression, and aggression.
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What is reasonable mind?
This part of the mind could be considered "cold", eschewing emotions for a more practical perspective.
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What is the P&G room?
This is the name of the room where Lisa can be found leading education group in the afternoon Monday – Thursday.
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What is a relationship?
It’s recommended not to enter one of these in the first year of recovery.
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What is co-occurring or dual diagnosis?
12-step peer support groups such as Dual Diagnosis Anonymous and Dual Recovery Anonymous are intended for people with this designation of disorders.
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What is substance use disorder?
This mental health condition is characterized by a problematic pattern of use of a substance or substances leading to impairments in health, social function, and control over substance use.
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What is a venn diagram?
This pictorial diagram is often used to depict wise mind.
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What is 513-381-6672?
This is the phone number for CAT.
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