Chapter 27: Recovering from Addiction and Codependency Key Terms- Intervention Recovery Detoxification Relapse Halfway house Codependent Enabling

Terms, cont. Al-Anon Alateen

Addiction Warning signs of possible addiction: 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) 1.) Continual concern about where the next “fix” will come from 2.) Choosing friends who can supply the addictive substance 3.) Changes in appearance or personal habits 4.) Irritability, nervousness, personality changes, or mood swings 5.) Violent behavior 6.) Black-outs 7.) Needing increasing amounts of a substance to feel “normal”

Intervention What is an intervention? ** Do you know anyone that needs an intervention? Definition: An interruption of the addiction continuum before the addict or alcoholic hits rock bottom.

Recovering from an Addiction Treatment Options: 1.) 2.) A. B. C. D. E. 1.) Support Groups- AA, NA, Alanon, Alateen 2.) Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers a. Detox Units b. Inpatient or residential treatment centers c. Outpatient treatment centers d. Continuing programs e. Halfway houses

Codependents Common Traits 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 1.) Feel lost, bored, or bad about themselves when not rescuing someone in trouble 2.) Feel responsible for other people’s feelings, actions, and happiness 3.) Have difficulty having fun, relaxing, or taking good care of themselves 4.) Constantly seek others’ approval 5.) Do not meet their own needs and may not even know what their own needs are

Conclusion Addiction Intervention Codependents Recovery