TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

So you know all there is to know about addiction. Let's see!

Revision Exercise

Chapter one

1.   Name some of the symptoms of an Addictive Personality Disorder.

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2.   What are some of the effects of Alcohol and/or other drug use and abuse?

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3.   Name one common belief among persons in recovery.

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4.   Is there any positive side to an individual with an Addictive Personality Disorder? If yes, name at least two.

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5.   Why do some persons use Alcohol and/or other drugs?

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6.   Do you personally believe that recovery is possible for someone with an Addictive Personality Disorder? If so, Why?

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Revision Exercise

CHAPTER TWO

1.   From the question who can benefit,  are there two or more reasons that you can perhaps identify as being referring to you?
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2.   Do you personally know anyone who has recovered from an Addictive Personality Disorder?  If yes, name the positive changes you have seen in that someone.

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3.   Name one sure way that others will believe that change can take place?

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4.   What are the qualities you would expect from a person who has recovered from an Addictive Personality Disorder?

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5.   Have there been times when you did not live up to your promise to a close relative or friend? How did you feel afterwards?

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6.   Is there one specific need you can identify from the list of needs central to your development?

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