Neuroscience of Adcition
This front part of the brain, important for decision-making and impulse control, is weakened by addiction.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
The Acronym "ODAT" stands for what
One day at a time
What does PHP treatment stand for?
Partial Hospitilization programming
What are all of our locations for Sober living?
Treeside, Arch, Cromwell, Ackley, Zaun
The renowned horror author battled cocaine and alcohol addiction for years, confessing he barely remembers writing some of his books from that period. An intervention by his family in the late 1980s prompted his recovery.
Stephen King
Stimulants like cocaine block the reuptake of this neurotransmitter, causing euphoria.
Dopamine
This alternative to AA focuses on self-empowerment and uses tools like the ABC model.
What is SMART Recovery?
This therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Name all the Counselors?
One of these Founding fathers struggle with Opioid addiction
Benjamin Franklin
This system in the brain makes relapse more likely by making people hypersensitive to drug-related cues.
Learned Behaviors
Step 9 is often considered one of the hardest because it involves doing this.
What is making amends?
This approach uses open-ended questions and affirmations to build motivation for change.
What is Motivational Interviewing (MI)?
How many years has Skypoint been open?
3 years
This famous child star developed problems alcohol and drugs, attempted entered rehab, and started her recovery journey – all by age 14. Since then, she’s been open about her addictions and her recovery. In 2021, she told reporters she’d completely given up alcohol, finally, in addition to drugs.
Drew Barrymore
This part of the brain helps form long-term memories, which is why people remember drug cues so strongly.
What is the hippocampus?
This AA slogan encourages slowing down and avoiding impulsive choices.
What is “Easy does it”?
This medication blocks opioid receptors and can prevent relapse if someone uses again.
What is Naltrexone (Vivitrol)?
What are the names of the 2 people who own Skypoint?
Caliegh and Josh
The pop music icon and legend is also a hero in the recovery community. In his early career, he used cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol to manage the complex emotions associated with being simultaneously intensely shy and a music superstar. A pivotal meeting with a fan changed his trajectory in 1990, and the star has been in recovery since – over 30 years.
Elton John
This stress hormone often spikes during withdrawal, leading to anxiety and irritability.
What is cortisol?
Whats the anniversary for AA?
June 10th 1935
This structured group exercise involves practicing how to handle high-risk situations before they occur.
What is Role-Play?
Who runs the HR department at Skypoint?
Jess and Steve
This Famous child star struggled with co-occurring disorders, which are obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). began drinking to handle the stress of stardom and the intrusive thoughts associated with OCD. However, he’s been in recovery since 2010, and is one of the most well-known celebrities in recovery for co-occurring disorders.
Daniel Radcliffe