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2. Not caring about sobriety, not caring what happens, becoming too negative about life and how things are going; changes in _______.
7. 2 words; Improve how you feel about yourself by making positive changes in yourself.
8. having an increasing number of episodes of arguing with others for no apparent reasons; changes in ______.
11. responsibilities are daily activities we need to do i.e. work, paying bills, parenting.
13. 2 words; the balance that exists in one's daily life between those activities perceived as external demands and those perceived as pleasurable activities
14. Everyone needs quiet time by him/herself. Relaxation, meditation, prayer and/or participating in your religious faith are important recovery activities
17. the "H" in HALT. When we dislike ourselves, we neglect and deprive our bodies of the balanced diet we need

1. 2 words; proper nutrition and eating habits, physical exercise, and proper rest
3. 2 words; activities are positive outlets; activities that you do because you enjoy them.
4. Personal ________ with family members, positive friends, and significant others should be worked on
5. Interests which are positive and do not revolve around crime, alcohol, and other drugs. These may include hobbies.
6. thinking drugs are deserved as a reward for being in for recovery 6 months, Changes in __________.
9. the "A" in HALT. When we choose not to deal with a situation immediately, there is a possibility that those feelings we are afraid to express will become resentments
10. can occur before using substances
12. experiencing increased moodiness or depression, strong feelings of anger at oneself or another person, increased feelings of boredom, or sudden feelings of euphoria. These are just a few examples of more common. Changes in moods or _________.
15. the "L" in HALT. When we believe that we are either better or worse than other people, we self-isolate.
16. the "T" in HALT. We have filled our lives with so many activities that we have no time for reflection.