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PresenterBiographiesJohnBaker ,M.B.A., isthefounderofCelebrateRecovery,aministrybornoutoftheheartofSaddleback Church.Over the last 23 years, nearly 27,000 individuals have gone through thisChrist-centeredrecoveryprogramatSaddleback.TheCelebrateRecoveryprogramisnowbeingusedinthousandsofchurchesnationwide.Mr.BakerisbothanordainedElderofSaddlebackChurchandanationallyknownspeakerandauthorofTheCelebrateRecoverycurriculum,theLife’sHealingChoices curriculum, theGeneral Editor of theCelebrateRecoveryBible.HehasbeenmarriedtoCherylfor45yearsandtheyhavetwoadultchildrenandfivegrandchildren.

David Jenkins, Psy.D, is a licensed psychologist and serves as an Associate Professor ofCounseling and the Coordinator of Clinical Training in the Center for Counseling and FamilyStudies at LibertyUniversity in Lynchburg, Virginia. He serves on the Executive Board of theSocietyforChristianPsychologyandasaclinicaldirectoroftheInternationalBoardofChristianCounselors of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He has worked extensivelywith addictive,mood, and anxiety disorders in the context of individual,marital, family, andgrouptherapy.Eric Scalise, Ph.D., is the former Vice President for Professional Development with theAmericanAssociationofChristianCounselors,aswellasacurrentconsultantandtheirSeniorEditor.HeisalsothePresidentofLIVEnterprises&Consulting,LLC,andaLicensedProfessionalCounselor and LicensedMarriage&Family Therapistwithmore than35yearsof clinical andprofessionalexperienceinthementalhealthfield.Specialtyareasincludeprofessional/pastoralstress and burnout, combat trauma and PTSD, marriage and family issues, leadershipdevelopment, addictions, and lay counselor training. He is an author, a national andinternational conference speaker, and frequently consults with organizations, clinicians,ministryleaders,andchurchesonavarietyofissues.

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Alcoholism2.0TableofContents:

ALCO101:TheAddictiveCycle..............................................................................................11EricScalise,Ph.D.ALCO102:Alcoholism..........................................................................................................19DavidJenkins,Psy.DALCO103:Step-BasedApproachesandRelapsePrevention..................................................28JohnBaker,MBA

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ALCO101:

TheAddictiveCycle

EricScalise,Ph.D.

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Abstract

Dr. Eric Scalise provides a broad survey of addiction and related factors culminating in an

explanationoftheaddictivecycle.Hediscussesvariousterms,aswellasfactorsthatleadtothe

developmentofaddictivebehaviors.Thisincludesunmetneedsandthevariouscategoriesof

addictionanddrugabuse.Theaddictioncycleofferscounselorsamodelofunderstandingfor

theaddictiveprocessandhowthosewhowrestlewithaddictioncanbegintofindhealingand

recovery.

LearningObjectives

1. Participants will be able to list and discuss the various factors that lead to addictive

behavior.

2. Participantswillbeabletoidentifyanddescribetheunmetneedsthatresultinaddictive

behavior.

3. Participants will be able to develop and explain the various phases of the addiction

cycle.

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I.ClarificationofCommonTermsinAddiction

A. Substance

1. DrugofAbuse

2. Medication

3. Toxin

4. Fathers,mothers,andgrandparentsarefoundtogiveblessingsinOT

B.Drugs

C.DrugMisuse

D.DrugAbuse

E.DrugDependence

II.FactorsthatLeadtoAddictiveBehaviors

A. DysfunctionalorDisorderedFamilyofOrigin

B. GeneticFactors

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C. ExcessivePeerPressure

D. Curiosity/Experimentation

E.LowSelf-Esteem

F.ParentalRoleModelsforAddictiveBehavior

G.CulturalInfluences

H.StrongAggressiveBehaviorwithDeficientSelf-Controland/orSocialSkills

I.LowMoralorSpiritualValueCenter

J.LowFrustrationTolerance

K.HistoryofAbuseorTrauma

L.EmotionalDisorders

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III.UnmetNeedsthatLeadtoSelf-MedicatingBehaviors

A. NeedtoEscapefromWorryorAnxiety

B. NeedtoReduceGuiltFeelings

C.NeedforApprovalandAcceptance

D.NeedtoAvoidPain

E.NeedtoAvoidDisorderandConfusion

IV.CategoriesofAddictionsandDrugAbuse

A.AddictionsthatStimulate

B.AddictionsthatTranquilize

C.AddictionsthatServeaPsychologicalNeed

D.AddictionsthatSatisfyUniqueAppetites

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V.StagesofAddictiveBehavior

A.Experimentation

B.OccasionalUseorActivity

C.RegularUseorActivity

D.Dependence/Addiction

E. Whohaswoe?Whohassorrow?Whohascontentions?Whohascomplaining?Who

haswoundswithout cause? Who has redness of eyes? Thosewho linger long over

wine,thosewhogototastemixedwine. Donot lookonthewinewhenitsparkles in

thecup,whenitgoesdownsmoothly;atthelastitbiteslikeaserpentandstingslikea

viper. Youreyeswillseestrangethingsandyourmindwillutterperversethings.And

youwillbelikeonewholiesdowninthemiddleofthesea,ortheonewholiesdownon

thetopofamast.“Theystruckme,butIdidnotbecomeill;theybeatme,butIdidnot

knowit.WhenshallIawake?Iwillseekanotherdrink.”

Proverbs23:29-35(NASB)

VI.CommonTraitsofAddictions

A.TheyProvideaFalseFormofEscape.

B.TheyTotallyControltheAddictedPersoninaWaythatTranscendsLogicandReason.

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C.TheyInvolvePleasure.

D.OverTime,TheyareDestructiveandUnhealthy.

E.TheyTakePriorityOverAllofLife’sOtherIssues.

F.TheyInvolvePsychologicalorEmotionalComponentsofDependence.

G.TheyareAboutBodyChemistry.

VII.TheAddictionCycle

A. Pain

B.HitBottom

C.SeekRelief

D.UseorDo

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E.FeelGood

F.Crash

G.CyclesBacktoPain

H.Tolerance

I.Romans7:14-25

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ALCO102:

Alcoholism

DavidJenkins,Psy.D

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Abstract

Alcoholism is one of the most common and costly of all addictions. This presentation is

intended tohelp thosewho strugglewithalcoholism,aswell as tounderstand the signsand

symptoms, its characteristics and effects, and, more importantly, treatment considerations.

RecoveryforyouoryourlovedoneispossiblewithGod’shelpandmakingtherightchoices.

LearningObjectives

1. Participantswillbeabletoidentifythesignsandprocessofalcoholaddiction.

2. Participants will gain a greater understanding of how alcohol addiction can affect an

individual.

3. Participants will evaluate the process of change an individual struggling with alcohol

addictioncanwalkthroughinordertobecomefreeoftheaddiction.

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I. Introduction

A. LevelsofUse

1. Roughly70%ofU.S.adultsdrinkalcoholatsomepointinanygivenyear.

2. Roughly10-15%ofthosewhodrinkwillstrugglewiththeiralcoholuseatsomepoint

inlife(mildproblemsaffectabout25%ofindividuals).

B. Terms

1. Alcoholmisuse(noalcoholpatternsareapparent;justoccasionaldrunkenness)

2. Alcoholabuse

3. Alcoholdependency

C. AlcoholAddiction

II. SafeDrinkingLimits

A. DailyLimits(forhealthymenupto65yearsofage)

1. Nomorethanfourdrinksperday

2. Nomorethanfourteendrinksperweek

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B. DailyLimits(forhealthywomenupto65yearsofage)

1. Nomorethanthreedrinksperday

2. Nomorethansevendrinksperweek

C. UnhealthyAdults

1. Theselimitschangeaccordingtohealthlimits

III. TheProcessofAddiction

A. Experimentation

1. Usuallyreferstousingalcohol1-3times

2. Adecisionmustbemadetocontinueusingalcoholornot

B. SocialUse

1. Usingalcoholateventsorsocially

2. Thereisstillno“pattern”toalcoholuse

3. Therearenoconsequencestousingalcoholatthislevel

C. MedicinalUse

1. Whenreasonsforusingalcoholbecomepresent

2. Whenconsequencesforusingalcoholbecomepresent

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3. Theexperienceofdrinkingalcoholovertakesone’slife

4. ConstrictionofLifestyle

• When drinking becomes more about an individuals time spent drinking,

regardlessofothersbeingpresentoranyspecialeventstakingplace

D. AddictiveUse

1. Tolerancetotheamountofalcoholconsumed

2. Withdrawalswhennotdrinking

3. LossofControloverconsumption

IV. RiskFactors

A. Genetics

1. Studieshavebeenperformedon twins tohelpusunderstandhowgenetics affect

addiction.

2. Considerfamilymembersthathavestruggledwithalcoholism(aunts,grandparents,

siblings,etc.).

B. Personality

1. Sensationalism,Risk-takers,Noveltyseeking,etc.

2. Heightenedstressresponse

3. NegativeEmotionality

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C. Consequences

1. Physical

• alcoholisaninflammatory

• cirrhosisoftheliver

• increasedratesofcancer

• canproducehighbloodpressure

• canirritatetheheartmuscles

• numbness

• elevatedcholesterollevels

V. Diagnosis

A. Criteria

1. Isalcoholoftentakeninlargeramounts/alongerperiodthanintended?

2. Haveyoueverhadapersistentdesiretocutdown,butyou’vebeenunsuccessful?

3. Howmuchtimeisspentobtainingalcoholorrecoveringfromitseffects?

4. Acravingorstrongdesiretousealcohol

5. Recurrentuseofalcoholresultinginafailuretomaintainresponsibilities

6. Doyoukeepusingeventhoughyouknowyou’veexperienceddifficulties?

7. Constriction of Lifestyle – how many activities have you given up to be around

alcohol?

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8. Do you use alcohol in situations where it has been physically dangerous (driving

whileintoxicated)?

9. Doyouhaveaphysicalorpsychologicaldifficultythatismadeworsebythealcohol?

10. Tolerance–aneedformorealcohol

11. Withdrawalsymptoms

B. Screening–Cage

1. C–Concerned

2. A–Annoyed

3. G–Guilty

4. E–Eye-opener

C. Screening–Tweak

1. T–Tolerance

2. W–Worry

3. E–Eye-opener

4. A–Amnesia

5. K–Kut-down

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VI. Recovery

A. ProcessofChange

1. Pre-contemplation

2. Contemplation

3. Preparation

4. Action

5. Maintenance

B. Relapse

C. Self-HelpStrategies

1. Makedecisionsaboutyouralcoholuse

2. Setattainable,monitor-ablegoals

3. Identifychallengesandtriggers

4. Mobilizethesupportneeded

D. Professional-HelpStrategies

1. Getintouchwithadoctor

2. MotivationalEnhancementTherapy

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3. CognitiveBehavioralTherapy

4. GroupTherapy

5. FamilyTherapy

E. TakeCareofYourself

1. Biological

2. Psychological

3. Sociological

4. Spiritual

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ALCO103:

Step-BasedApproaches

andRelapsePrevention

JohnBaker,MBA

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Abstract

Thislessonprovidesparticipantswithathoroughunderstandingoftherationaleandconcepts

of theCelebrateRecoveryprogram from founder, JohnBaker. Bakerdescribes theChristian

heritage of the Alcoholics Anonymous program, develops a Christ-centered step-based

alcoholic recoveryprogram, anddiscusses various issues that lead to relapse and intentional

relapseprevention.

LearningObjectives

1. ParticipantswillbeabletodescribetheChrist-centeredstep-basedtreatmentapproach.

2. Participantswillbeabletounderstandthevariousissuesleadingtoaddictrelapse.

3. Participantswillbeabletocoachaddictsinfightingthetendencyforrelapse.

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I.Historyofthe12-StepModelandSignificanceofSelf-HelpRecoveryGroups

A. HistoryofAlcoholicsAnonymousandthe12Steps

1. BillWilson

2. OxfordGroup

3. SamShoemaker

4. AlcoholicsAnonymous

II. UnderstandingtheChrist-Centered12StepsA. WeAdmittedWeWerePowerlessoverouraddictionsandcompulsivebehaviors,that

ourliveshadbecomeunmanageable.

1. Romans7:18–“ForIknowthatnothinggooddwellsinme,thatis,inmyflesh;for

thewishingispresentinme,butthedoingofthegoodisnot.”

2. Manyidentifyprideandfearasblockstoenteringtheprogram

B. WeCametoBelievethataPowerGreaterThanOurselvesCouldRestoreUstoSanity.

1. Philippians2:13–“ForitisGodwhoisatworkinyou,bothtowillandtoworkfor

Hisgoodpleasure.”

C.WeMadeaDecisiontoTurnOurWillsandOurLivesOvertotheCareofGod.

1. Romans12:1–“Iurgeyou, therefore,brethrenby themerciesofGod, topresent

your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual

serviceofworship.”Surrender

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WeMadeaSearchingandFearlessMoralInventoryofOurselvesD.

1. Lamentations3:40–“Letusexamineandprobeourways,andletusreturntothe

Lord.”

E. WeAdmittedtoGod,toOurselves,andtoAnotherHumanBeingthatExactNatureof

OurWrongs.

1. James5:16-“Therefore,confessyoursinstooneanother,andprayforoneanother,

sothatyoumaybehealed.”

2. Confession

F.WeWereEntirelyReadytoHaveGodtoRemoveAllTheseDefectsofCharacter.

1. James4:10–“HumbleyourselvesinthepresenceoftheLord,andHewillexaltyou.”

G.WeHumblyAskGodtoRemoveAllOurShortcomings

1. 1John1:9–“Ifweconfessoursins,Heisfaithfulandrighteoustoforgiveusoursins

andtocleanseusfromallunrighteousness.

H.MakeAListofAllPersonsWeHadHarmedandBecameWillingtoMakeAmendswith

ThemAll.

1. Luke6:31–“Andjustasyouwantmentotreatyou,treattheminthesameway.”

I. WeMade Direct Amends to Such PeopleWhenever Possible, exceptwhen to do so

wouldinjurethemorothers.

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1. Matthew5:23-24–“Iftherefore,youarepresentingyourofferingatthealtar,and

there remember that yourbrotherhas somethingagainst you, leaveyouroffering

therebeforethealtar,andgoyourway;firstbereconciledtoyourbrother,andthen

comeandpresentyouroffering.”

2. Inmakingouramends,weneedtobeonlyconcernedwithourpartofthedamaged

relationship.

J.WeContinuedtoTakePersonalInventoryandwhenwewerewrong,promptlyadmitted

it.

1. 1Corinthians 10:12 – “Therefore, let himwho thinks he stands take heed lest he

fail.”

2. Growth

K. We Sought ThroughPrayer andMeditation to ImproveOur Conscious ContactWith

God,prayingonlyforknowledgeofHiswillforusandpowertocarrythatout.

1. Colossians3:16–“LettheWordofChristrichlydwellinyou.”

2. DailyQuietTime

L. Havinghada spiritualexperienceas the resultof these steps,We Tried to Carry This

MessagetoOthers,andPracticeThesePrinciplesInAllOurAffairs.

1. Galatians 6:1 – “Brethren, even if a man is caught in any trespass, you who are

spiritualrestoresuchaoneinaspiritofgentleness; lookingtoyourselves, lestyou

toobetempted.”

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KeyHeadingsofthe12Steps

Step1 RECEIVEDCONVICTION

Step2 SOUGHTCONVERSION

Step3 SURRENDERTOCHRIST

Steps4-5 CONFESSEDSINS

Steps6-7 PRAYEDFORSANCTIFICATION

Steps8-9 OFFEREDFORGIVENESSANDMADEAMMENDS

Step10 COMPLETEDDAILYINVENTORY

Step11 DAILYQUIETTIME

Step12 GAVEBACKTIMEINSERVICE

III. TheoreticalModels of Relapse Prevention –Understanding andAddressing

RelapseTriggersinSelf-ManagementandSelf-Control

A.PredictablePatternsofRelapse

1. Complacency

2. Confusion

3. Compromise

4. Catastrophe

B.TheCausesofRelapse

1. Wereverttoourownwillpower

2. Weignoreoneofthestepsofrecovery

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3. Wetrytorecoverwithoutsupport

4. Webecomeprideful

IV. RecoveryasaProcessA. ReserveaDailyQuietTime

B.Evaluate

C.ListentoJesus

D.AloneandQuietTime

E.PlugintoGod’sPower

F.SlowDown

G.EnjoyYourGrowth

V.HeartCheck

A. H–Hurting

B. E–Exhausted

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C. A–Angry

D. R–Resentful

E. T–Tense

VI.PreventingRelapse

A. PrayandReadYourBibleDaily.

B. MakeAttendingYourRecoveryMeetingsaPriority.

C. SpendTimewithYourFamilyifTheyAreSafe.

D. GetInvolvedinService.

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