Addiction 1
A person, place, thing or event that can result in psychological and then physical relapse
A trigger
This is used to help cope with cravings and withdrawals from opioids
Suboxone
What is physical dependency?
What are three things that are important to change when in recovery? (Think general)
People, Places, and Things
She was a child actress who abused drugs and alcohol. She wrote a biography called "Little Girl Lost" and was an actress in the movie "Charlies Angels"
Drew Barrymore
What is the 1st stage of change?
Precontemplation
Things that can distract you from using. They help you deal with triggers.
Coping Skills
What is psychological dependency?
This type of addiction is when the MIND sends the body a message that it needs more of a drug
Chronic use of alcohol, cannabis, or other substances can impair cognitive function, leading to difficulties in recalling past events, a condition commonly referred to as this
Memory Loss
This rapper talks openly about his prescription pill addiction and his bottom culminating with a methadone overdose in 2007. He has been sober since 2009
Eminem
What happens during the contemplation stage of change?
Deciding if you have a problem with substance use and possibly seeking treatment
Negative, incorrect beliefs, stereotypes, and labels are another name for this
Stigma
(Bonus points if you can give an example of when you have faced stigma)
The major organ that is directly effected the most by drug use
The brain
What is one of your main triggers? (Everyone on the team must answer)
Thank you for sharing.
After a routine plastic surgery this famous actress became addicted to opioids. Hint: She starred in Halloween
Jamie Lee Curtis
What is the fourth stage of change?
Action
Drugs change the brain's
A) Structure
B) Function
C) Both
C) Both
A neurotransmitter in the brain that is triggered by substances and causes a repeat in behaviors
Dopamine
Why is it important to test your substances?
FENTANYL
Suffered a mental breakdown. Struggled with Alcohol and Drugs. Music Artist/Actress. Shaved her head. Very wide known popstar.
Brittney Spears
What are you doing to maintain your recovery during the maintenance stage?
Thank you for sharing!
DAILY DOUBLE:
What are risk factors?
Risk factors are characteristics or conditions that increase the likelihood of developing a disease or other adverse health outcomes
Examples: Family history of substance use, family rejection, childhood sexual abuse, childhood trauma, mental health issues, etc.
DAILY DOUBLE:
What are protective factors?
Protective factors are characteristics or attributes that help people deal with stressful events and reduce the likelihood of negative outcomes.
Examples Positive social connections, sober peers, recovery community, individual therapy, healthy coping skills, stable recovery plan, etc.
Name 5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers.
Thank you for sharing.
This person is a new up and coming musical artist who talks openly about his struggles with addiction, as well as writing numerous songs surrounding it. He often travels to prisons and jails, and gives speeches to the inmates.
Jelly Roll