Disease of Alcoholism and Recovery SPT
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This document outlines the progression of alcohol/drug addiction according to the Jellinek Chart as well as the symptoms of recovery. It describes 36 symptoms of the progression of addiction including occasional relief drinking, constant relief drinking, increased tolerance, memory blackouts, sneaky drinking, and complete defeat being admitted. It then lists 32 symptoms of recovery including having an honest desire for help, learning addiction is an illness, stopping alcohol intake, group therapy, returning self-esteem, and increased tolerance. The document emphasizes admitting powerlessness, trusting a higher power beyond oneself, and having courage against forces attempting to tear one down.
Disease of Alcoholism and Recovery SPT
- 1. Alcohol/Drug Addiction and Recovery Symptoms of the Disease based on the Jellinek Chart 1
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- 4. Progression of the Disease 4 1. Occasional Relief Drinking 2. Constant Relief Drinking 3. Increase in Alcohol Tolerance 4. Onset of Memory Blackouts 5. Sneaky Drinking 6. Increasing Dependence on Alcohol 7. Urgency of First Drink 8. Feeling of Guilt 9. Unable to Discuss Problem 10.Memory Blackouts Increase 11.Drinking Bolstered with Excuses 12.Decrease of Ability to Stop Drinking When Others Do 13.Persistent Remorse 14.Grandiose and Aggressive Behavior 15.Promises and Resolutions Fail 16.Efforts to Control Fail Repeatedly 17.Loss of Other Interests 18.Tries Geographical Escapes
- 5. Progression of the Disease Contd 19.Work and Money Troubles 20. Family and Friends Avoided 21. Neglect of Food 22. Unreasonable Resentments 23. Tremors and Early Morning Drinks 24. Loss of Ordinary Will Power 25. Physical Deterioration 26. Decrease in Alcohol Tolerance 27. Moral Deterioration 28. Onset of Lengthy Intoxications 29.Drinking with Inferiors 30. Impaired Thinking 31. Indefinable Fears 32.Unable to Initiate Action 33.Obsession with Drinking 34.Vague Spiritual Desires 35. Al Alibis Exhausted 36.Complete Defeat Admitted 5
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- 7. Symptoms of Recovery based on The Jellinek Chart1. Honest desire for help 2. Learns Alcoholism is an illness 3. Told Addiction can be arrested 4. Meets former addicts Normal & Happy 5. Stop taking alcohol 6. Assisted in making personal stocktaking 7. Right Thinking Begins 8. Physical Overhaul by Doctor 9. Onset of New Hope 10. Start of Group Therapy 11. Regular nourishment Taken 12. Diminishing fears of the Unknown Future 13. Realistic Thinking 14. Return of Self-Esteem 15. Natural Rest and Sleep 16. Desire to Escape Leaves 7
- 8. Symptoms of Recovery based on The Jellinek Chart Contd 17.Adjustment to Family Needs 18.Family & Friends Appreciate efforts 19.New Interests Develop 20.New Circle of Stable Friends 21.Rebirth of Ideas 22.Facts Faced with Courage 23.Increase of Emotional Control 24.Appreciation of Real Values 25.First Steps towards Economic Stability 26.Confidence of Employer 27.Care of Personal Appearance 28.Contentment in Sobriety 29.Rationalization Recognized 30.Group Therapy and Mutual Help Continued 31.Increased Tolerance 32.Enlightened and Interesting Ways of Life Open Up with Road ahead to Higher Levels Than Ever Before 8
- 9. Admit being powerless - I cant do it alone And our lives are unmanageable - There is someone else who can help Trust in a power beyond yourself I think I will let Him 9
- 10. Courage is the feeling that allows human beings to stand up against forces that are attempting to tear them down 10